Count Down with These New Year’s Eve Snacks
Baked Brie Bites
Recipe: Baked Brie Bites
Use frozen mini phyllo pastry shells to have this 12-serving recipe on the sideboard in less than 20 minutes.
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Stuffed Endive with Herbed Goat Cheese
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.
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Baby Hasselback Potatoes with Blue Cheese and Bacon
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.
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Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites
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.
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Blue Cheese-Red Currant Cheese Ball
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.
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Cheddar-Horseradish-Walnut Cheese Ball
Recipe: Cheddar-Horseradish-Walnut Cheese Ball
We called for water crackers to serve alongside, but you can use whatever variety you prefer.
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Chicken Liver Mousse Crostini with Pepper Jelly
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.
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Creamy Shrimp Dip with Crispy Wonton Chips
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.
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Feta-Olive-Fresh Herb Cheese Ball
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.
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Petite Sweet Potato Biscuits with Pulled Pork and Slaw
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.
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Spicy-Sweet Pecans
Recipe: Spicy-Sweet Pecans
Scatter small dishes of Spicy-Sweet Pecan throughout your party so guests always have a snack within reach.
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Bacon-Fig Tassies
Recipe: Bacon-Fig Tassies
If you’re pressed for time, don’t stress! Swap in mini-phyllo pastry shells in place of the dough.
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Benne-Maple Roasted Pecans
Recipe: Benne-Maple Roasted Pecans
Add another nut option to the menu.
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Cuban Sliders
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.
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Fried Hominy
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.
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Gumbo Rice Fritters
Recipe: Gumbo Rice Fritters
Now this is a unique take on gumbo. Serve with Spicy Mayo for dipping.
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Marinated Olives and Almonds
Recipe: Marinated Olives and Almonds
This olive and nut mix is as beautiful as it is tasty.
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Orange-Basil Baked Brie
Recipe: Orange-Basil Baked Brie
Guests will love this easy-to-eat brie. You can serve warm or at room temperature.
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Sweet Potato Tartlets
Recipe: Sweet Potato Tartlets
Garnish these dessert cups with brown sugar pecans, mint leaves, and sweetened whipped cream.