Count Down with These New Year’s Eve Snacks

Recipe: Baked Brie Bites

Use frozen mini phyllo pastry shells to have this 12-serving recipe on the sideboard in less than 20 minutes.

Recipe: Stuffed Endive with Herbed Goat Cheese

Handheld recipes that aren’t a mess to eat are always winners. Bonus: Our Stuffed Endive with Herbed Goat Cheese makes a beautiful presentation.

Recipe: Baby Hasselback Potatoes with Blue Cheese and Bacon

If you’re just serving heavy appetizers, this is a great option. Tiny Yukon Gold potatoes are sliced, then stuffed with a combination of butter, chives, rosemary, bacon, and blue cheese.

Recipe: Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites

Don’t skip the plum and Dijon jelly. It’s an absolute must for dipping these savory sausage bites.

Recipe: Blue Cheese-Red Currant Cheese Ball

We used cream cheese, lemon zest and juice, hot sauce, blue cheese, red currant jam, and dried currants to make this flavorful cheese ball.

Recipe: Cheddar-Horseradish-Walnut Cheese Ball

We called for water crackers to serve alongside, but you can use whatever variety you prefer.

Recipe: Chicken Liver Mousse Crostini with Pepper Jelly

Pepper jelly, a Southern favorite for serving with pimiento cheese, also tastes delicious with our chicken liver mousse.

Recipe: Creamy Shrimp Dip with Crispy Wonton Chips

Pick up cooked shrimp from your grocery store or fish market to make quick work of this recipe.

Recipe: Feta-Olive-Fresh Herb Cheese Ball

If you’re looking for a big pop of flavor, this is it. Feta, green olives, flat-leaf parsley, and green onions pack a punch.

Recipe: Petite Sweet Potato Biscuits with Pulled Pork and Slaw

Pre-bake the biscuits and pick up barbecue from your favorite local spot. Just don’t wait until the last minute—they might be closed on New Year’s Eve.

Recipe: Spicy-Sweet Pecans

Scatter small dishes of Spicy-Sweet Pecan throughout your party so guests always have a snack within reach.

Recipe: Bacon-Fig Tassies

If you’re pressed for time, don’t stress! Swap in mini-phyllo pastry shells in place of the dough.

Recipe: Benne-Maple Roasted Pecans

Add another nut option to the menu. 

Recipe: Cuban Sliders

These warm, pressed sandwiches are the perfect late-night snack. Prep a few batches of these ahead of time and keep them on a sheet pans in the refrigerator. When the moment strikes, pop a sheet pan in the oven. As they’re devoured, rotate in the next batch.

Recipe: Fried Hominy

Guests are going to love this. Savory Spice Mix is absolutely addictive, but those with a sweet tooth are going to love topping Fried Hominy with Cinnamon Spice Mix. Make two batches so friends and family can choose their own adventure.

Recipe: Gumbo Rice Fritters

Now this is a unique take on gumbo. Serve with Spicy Mayo for dipping.

Recipe: Marinated Olives and Almonds

This olive and nut mix is as beautiful as it is tasty.

Recipe: Orange-Basil Baked Brie

Guests will love this easy-to-eat brie. You can serve warm or at room temperature.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Tartlets

Garnish these dessert cups with brown sugar pecans, mint leaves, and sweetened whipped cream.