Food and Recipes Appetizers No-Prep, Last-Minute New Year's Eve Party Apps By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on March 10, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez It's New Year's Eve, you're rushing out the door, and you realize that you need to bring a dish to the party you're heading to. If you're like us, you've spent your free time searching for the perfect glamorous outfit, contemplating your resolutions, and spending time with the family. After the hustle and bustle of Christmas entertaining, we tend to overlook the celebration that follows. Between family celebrations and reorganizing your entire house in the post-Christmas downtime, the five days between Christmas and New Year's Eve pass in a flash—so it's no wonder that the party snuck up on you. Here are our favorite fast and fancy New Year's Eve appetizers that you can throw together in 60 minutes–or less. How's that for a great end to the year? 01 of 13 Creamy Shrimp Dip Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Creamy Shrimp Dip All you’ve got to do to prepare this creamy shrimp dish is stir and chill. If you’re running short on time, forgo the homemade Crispy Wonton Chips (which only take 10 minutes to make) and serve with fancy potato chips instead.Total time: 40 minutes 02 of 13 Cherry-Pecan Brie Jim Franco Recipe: Cherry-Pecan Brie Purchase a store bought Brie round, pop it in the oven for a few minutes, and drizzle with a sweet blend of cherry preserves, balsamic vinegar, and pepper. Done.Total time: 10 minutes 03 of 13 Warm Lemon-Rosemary Olives Jim Franco Recipe: Warm Lemon-Rosemary Olives Mixed olives are a salty staple at any evening party. Upgrade store-bought mixed olives with rosemary, red pepper, and lemon zest for a dish that’ll disappear before the clock strikes midnight.Total time: 40 minutes 04 of 13 Feta-Olive-Fresh Herb Cheese Ball Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Feta-Olive-Fresh Herb Cheese Ball Two is better than one. That’s why we combined two of our favorite cheeses, Feta and cream cheese, into this savory, simple cheese ball. Serve with crackers and cucumber slices.Total time: 45 minutes 05 of 13 Buttery Toasted Pecans Photo: Iain Bagwell Recipe: Buttery Toasted Pecans The secret to buttery, flavorful toasted pecans? The addition of a few tablespoons of melted butter, and patience. Roast them for 25 minutes on low temperature for an even toast.Total time: 35 minutes 06 of 13 Baked Brie Bites Laurey W. Glenn Recipe: Baked Brie Bites Crispy on the outside and rich and gooey on the inside, these flavorful bites are topped with a dollop of pepper jelly, flaky sea salt, and a few crunchy toasted pecans for a classic and unique Southern touch.Total time: 10 minutes 07 of 13 Mini Caprese Bites William Dickey Recipe: Mini Caprese Bites Always a crowd-pleaser, caprese combines fresh mozzarella and cherry tomatoes for a bite-size taste of Italy.Total time: 20 minutes 08 of 13 Black-Eyed Pea-and-Ham Dip Southern Living Recipe: Black-Eyed Pea-and-Ham Dip Get a head start on your luck for the New Year. Deli bought ham, black-eyed peas, and fresh tomatoes are flavored with savory onions, parsley, and olive oil for a unique dish that’s sure to stun.Total time: 20 minutes 09 of 13 Beef-and-Asparagus Bundles Ralph Lee Anderson Recipe: Beef-and-Asparagus Bundles These veggie and roast beef bundles are a bundle of joy to make. The only cooking you’ll need to do is blanche the asparagus.Total time: 15 minutes 10 of 13 Melon, Mozzarella, and Prosciutto Skewers Jennifer Davick Recipe: Melon, Mozzarella, and Prosciutto Skewers Here’s the easiest way to trick your friends into thinking you’re a gourmet chef: salty cured ham meets creamy, fresh melon for a super-easy savory and sweet appetizer.Total time: 20 minutes 11 of 13 Bacon-Cheese Dip Beth Dreiling Hontzas Recipe: Bacon-Cheese Dip Bacon and Cheddar are a match made in foodie heaven. This savory dip comes together with five ingredients; just stir and chill.Total time: 35 minutes 12 of 13 Bacon-Arugula-Apple Bites Ralph Lee Anderson Recipe: Bacon-Arugula-Apple Bites This unexpected appetizer combines apple slices, spreadable cheese, bacon, arugula, and pepper for a finger food that’s as pretty as it is yummy—no baking required.Total time: 15 minutes 13 of 13 Bacon and Greens Salsa Recipe: Bacon and Greens Salsa Another classic New Year’s staple, collard greens, provides the base for this bacon-filled Southern dip, served warm.Total time: 30 minutes Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit