Keep that cocktail party crowd pleased with easy and elegant New Year’s Eve finger foods. Make the perfect appetizer with simple ingredients to keep things festive and fuss free! Try any of these simple 10 best New Year’s eve appetizers to make your party pop with flavor and fun.
1. Smoked Salmon Cucumber Appetizer
Simple, cool, and refreshing, cucumber salmon bites always put the ‘e’ in elegant. How gorgeous is this served on a crisp white platter right next to the champagne bar? The colorful contrast of the ingredients also adds to the classy look of these easy New Year’s Eve appetizers.
2. Puff Pastry Appetizer – Brie Bites
Easy peasy puffy appetizers are super simple to make and they are tried and true crowd pleasing additions to any party! These elegant puff pastry bites come baked with a bit of brie cheese tucked inside.
3. STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Stuffed mushrooms with an elegant crumb topping are always a sure winner at any cocktail party. Serve these before the main dinner with a splash of light white or red wine!
4. New Year’s Eve Charcuterie Board
What’s a party without charcuterie?! Something sweet, something salty, something crunchy, and everything in between… The best party about making up a charcuterie board is that there are really no rules. Pick your favorites, arrange them in a festive way and have fun!
5. DEVILED EGGS
Deviled eggs are a classic at any party! This appetizer is not new to the scene, in fact, it’s been around a long time. That’s a good thing because they almost never last long… I feel like deviled eggs are so popular they’re the first thing to disappear off the table.
6. BACON WRAPPED CRACKERS
Bacon wrapped crackers are perfect for those guests who crave a crunchy, salty, savory snack with that sip of champagne.
7. CAPRESE SKEWERS
Easy tomato caprese skewers will bring a refreshing bite to the appetizer scene. Fresh herbs and fresh ingredients make for coloroful lighter fare that will pair well with any wines without weighing guests down too much before dinner.
8. GOAT CHEESE FIG APPETIZER
Easy goat cheese fig crackers make another elegant New Year’s Eve appetizer idea with simple, light, fresh ingredients that would complement the tomato skewers mentioned above! Easy breezy fresh ingredients are always an elegant touch.
9. ASSORTED SKEWER APPETIZERS
An array of simple but different mini appetizers adds lots of color and texture to the table spread. Guests love a little variety! Simple things like shrimp and smoked salmon make easy elegant appetizers in minutes.
10. SalAD ON A STICK SKEWER APPETIZER
Easy salad on a stick cold skewer appetizers like these are a must have because they require no cooking and save the host so much time! This is another great appetizer idea if you’d like to serve lighter fare before the meal. Stacked cucumbers, cheese, and pepperoni make beautiful little bites you can serve up in minutes.
I hope these simple ideas help you put together a fuss-free spread with easy but elegant New Year’s Eve finger foods that your guests will love as they come together to ring in the new year with you!