This year’s holiday season will soon be drawing to a close with New Year’s Eve. You may be planning your party and have started to think about food for it. You’re looking for foods that will be quick and easy. These ten quick appetizer ideas for your New Year’s Eve party are sure to be a hit.
Decide ahead of time what you want to serve at the party and do as much work as you can in advance. This will enable you to relax and enjoy yourself instead of worrying about food that evening.
1. Meat tray – One of the easiest appetizers is to have a meat and cheese tray available. Remember to get bread in case any of your guests would like to make a sandwich.
2. Fruit tray – Along the same lines as the meat tray, you can also buy fruit trays that will provide your guests with a good variety of fruits to enjoy. Buying one of these could save you time if you’re not sure you have enough food.
3. Chips and dips – Different types of chips are a good choice for appetizers especially if you make dips for them. Fresh salsa, guacamole, or other dips would be a great accompaniment.
4. Sausage balls – These little delights can be made several days before your party. A mixture of cheddar cheese and sausage mean, sausage balls are baked treats that are sure to please.
5. Pickle rolls – Spread cream cheese on slices of salami and then wrap the salami around a sweet gherkin pickle. Slice the log and put a toothpick in them if they won’t stay together. Kids especially love this appetizer.
6. Microwave snack mix – Combine at least three types of Chex-type cereal, pretzel sticks, dried cherries, and candy-coated chocolate pieces with ranch dressing.
7. Deviled eggs – This is one appetizer that can be used at any time of the year, but is perfect for a New Year’s Eve party. To spice them up, add smoked chili peppers.
8. Meatballs – Swedish meatballs are usually a good choice for appetizers. Be sure to include toothpicks for your guests to pick them up.
9. Veggie meatballs – For guests that may be vegetarian, you can use tofu to make veggie meatballs. Look online for a recipe that you like.
10. Pinwheels – Flour tortillas can be used when making pinwheels of any type. Depending upon your likes, you can use Mexican fillings, salmon, or anything else that may appeal.
Appetizers can be a tricky proposition if you’re running out of time before your party. Choose one or more of these ten quick appetizer ideas for your New Year’s Eve celebration. They’re easy to make and taste great.
