Food and Recipes Appetizers 22 No-Prep, Last-Minute New Year's Eve Party Appetizers By Jenna Sims Jenna Sims Jenna is a Senior Digital Editor for Southern Living and joined the team in 2014. She writes, produces, and assigns content with a focus on email growth and commerce content. She covers a range of topics in the lifestyle space from holiday gift guides to new product launches to tips for cooking with your air fryer. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on August 13, 2024 Close Photo: Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle 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? 17 Easy Appetizers You Can Make With Tomatoes 01 of 22 Baked Brie With Pomegranate And Pistachios Antonis Achilleos; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Looking for something that just tastes like all the goodness of winter in a bite? You will love this Baked Brie With Pomegranate And Pistachios. With just a few fresh ingredients, you can throw together this winter appetizer in a snap! Get The Recipe 02 of 22 Five-Alarm Firecracker Saltines Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford Saltines are always a good idea because of their versatility. These Firecracker Saltines bring the heat, and are the perfect way to ring in the New Year. Get The Recipe 03 of 22 Party Cheese Ball Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Because it is really a party without this old-school appetizer. An easy idea that's made for smearing on veggie sticks or crackers. Get The Recipe 04 of 22 Million Dollar Dip Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley The beauty of the cheese ball – in creamy dip form. Get The Recipe 05 of 22 Smoked Salmon-Potato Chip Canapés Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Looking for something to make the last minutes before your guests arrive? Then you will love these potato chips with a sophisticated twist. Get The Recipe 06 of 22 Baked Brie In Puff Pastry Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Brie and puff pastry make the ultimate party appetizer. Guests will love this buttery Baked Brie that takes less than an hour to assemble. Get The Recipe 07 of 22 Buttery Toasted Pecans Photo: Iain Bagwell The secret to buttery, flavorful toasted pecans? The addition of a few tablespoons of melted butter – and some patience. Roast them for 25 minutes on low temperature for an even toast. Get The Recipe 08 of 22 Baked Brie Bites Laurey W. Glenn 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 toasted pecans for a classic and unique Southern touch. They take just minutes to put together, which makes them all the more appealing. Get The Recipe 09 of 22 Mini Caprese Bites William Dickey Always a crowd-pleaser, caprese combines fresh mozzarella and cherry tomatoes for a bite-size taste of Italy. Even your kiddos will love these snacks that only take about 20 minutes to put together. Get The Recipe 10 of 22 Southwest Black-Eyed Pea Dip Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christina Lane; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Get a head start on your luck for the New Year. With black eyed peas, ham, jalapeno, and a whole lot of cheesy goodness, this dip will become a family favorite. Get The Recipe 11 of 22 Melon, Mozzarella, And Prosciutto Skewers Jennifer Davick 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. Get The Recipe 12 of 22 Bacon Bites Recipe Oxmoor House With three ingredients you can make an easy appetizer that wows every time. All you need to do is wrap a breadstick in bacon and then roll it in brown sugar. It doesn't get easier than that! Get The Recipe 13 of 22 Black Bean And Corn Salsa Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly Why not start off the new year with an old favorite? This black bean and corn salsa is a classic that's always easy and delicious. Get The Recipe 14 of 22 Fig, Pecan, And Brie Bites Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Christine Keely We cannot think of a better combination than Brie, fig, and pecan. It's sweet with just the right amount of buttery savoriness that makes it a perfect bite. Get The Recipe 15 of 22 Cheesy Chorizo-Stuffed Chiles Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Need to serve something with a little kick? This is the appetizer your next party needs. With spicy chorizo and other goodness, these poppers are the light of the party. Get The Recipe 16 of 22 Candied Peanuts Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford Party up your peanuts! These candied peanuts are a fun, Southern addition to any cocktail bar. Get The Recipe 17 of 22 Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Peppers Greg Dupree; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray This effortless app requires a jar of Peppadew peppers and your favorite pimiento cheese. It's an easy last-minute dish whether you're hosting or bringing it to a neighborhood party. get the recipe 18 of 22 Sweet And Fiery Pepper Bruschetta Antonis Achilleos, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Andrea Fanning Wow your guests with these easy, elegant cheese toasts. Fresno and serrano peppers, capers, honey, and red wine vinegar combine for a sweet and spicy relish you'll want to put on everything. get the recipe 19 of 22 Pimiento Cheese Flatbread Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley No mixing required. Top pizza dough with the ingredients you need for pimiento cheese, then bake for a cheesy, crisp flatbread. Serve with more pimiento cheese on the side if desired. get the recipe 20 of 22 Charcuterie-Board Snack Mix Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Mix together smoked almonds, pistachios, gourmet crackers, dried figs, and crisp prosciutto for this memorable snack. Serve it with a charcuterie board or fill a few bowls to set around the cocktail table for nibbling. get the recipe 21 of 22 Creamy Avocado Dip Johnny Autry; Prop and Food Styling: Charlotte L. Autry This last-minute snack can be made just before rushing out the door. Blend avocados, sour cream, and mayonnaise for a creamy, tangy guacamole variation. get the recipe 22 of 22 Muffin Pan Tomato Tarts Alison Miksch; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham Delicious appetizers are a hit when they're easy to make and easy to eat. These handheld tarts are just that thanks to frozen puff pastry dough that doesn't need to completely thaw before using. get the recipe Was this page helpful? 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