Do you know what I love most about New Year’s Eve parties? The food! Finger foods are the best because you can try everything at the table without anyone even noticing. The question is: what do you serve if you’re hosting a party? I have 21+ delicious New Year’s Eve finger food ideas for you to try.
21+ Delicious New Year’s Eve Finger Food Ideas for Your Party This Year
1. Iowa Party Bites
These party bites are always a crowd-pleaser and one of our go-to recipes for holiday parties. They look so complicated, but they’re super simple. Just fill Tostitos Scoops tortilla chips with a filling of mozzarella cheese, corn, chiles, spices and cream cheese. Top with Parm cheese and bake until crispy. Yum!
2. BBQ Sausage Bites
Super simple, delicious and easy to serve. Just mix smoked sausage with your fave BBQ sauce, brown sugar and Dijon mustard. Bake, add toothpicks for serving, and you’re done! These pair well with so many other finger foods, so guests will love them.
3. Brie and Candied Bacon Grilled Cheese Bites
These grilled cheese bites are so decadent and gourmet. They’re filled with a gooey Brie cheese mixture and candied bacon. These bites never last long at our house, and I’m willing to bet everyone at your NYE party will devour every last one.
4. Mini Cheeseball Bites
One of the top New Year’s Eve finger food ideas that you can never go wrong with is cheese balls. It starts with a simple base of cream cheese, horseradish sauce, butter and Worcestershire sauce. There are so many topping options, but I love the classic candied cranberries for this time of year. Bacon, white cheddar, pecans and green onions are just a few of the many other toppings you can try. Use pretzel sticks in place of toothpicks, and you have the perfect finger food everyone will love.
5. Mini Baked Potatoes
How adorable are these mini potatoes? They’re just the right size for snacking, and they’ll pair well with other finger foods – like the BBQ sausages I shared earlier. You can keep it simple by baking these bad boys and filling them with sour cream, or you can add cheddar cheese, bacon bits and other toppings to make them more decadent.
6. Ritz Cracker Party Sandwiches
These little sandwiches are deceptively addicting and filled with so much flavor. Slices of deli ham and Swiss cheese are sandwiched between Ritz crackers and topped with a glaze of Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard and butter. These little sandwiches are baked and then topped with poppy seeds.
Your guests will savor every bite, which is why I recommend doubling this recipe.
7. Loaded Tater Tots
Crispy tater tot cups filled with gooey cheddar cheese. Top with a dollop of sour cream, crisped bacon and fresh chives. Feel free to add your own variations. A drizzle of hot sauce or ranch dressing would pair well with these. I recommend using frozen tater tots for this recipe just to save time, but you can do things the old-fashioned way and make your own hashbrowns.
8. Creamy Artichoke Dip Bites
Transform the classic artichoke dip recipe into bite-sized treats. Fill tiny phyllo cups with a blend of artichoke hearts, sour cream, mayo, Parmesan cheese and garlic. Bake for 10-15 minutes, and you’re good to go. Feel free to add spinach into the mix if you’re looking for a spinach artichoke dip variation.
Whichever you choose, I know that these irresistible bites won’t last long on your table.
9. Texas Roadhouse Rattlesnake Bites
Make your own variation of this Texas Roadhouse favorite. Combine pepper jack cheese, sharp cheddar cheese and jalapenos to make your bites. Coat each ball in seasoned breadcrumbs and fry to perfection. Pair with a spicy dipping sauce, and you’re ready to serve.
10. Maple Caramel Bacon Crack Bites
These savory and sweet bites are irresistible and only require four ingredients:
- Phyllo cups
- Bacon
- Brown sugar
- Maple syrup
How simple is that? Load each cup with fried bacon and the sweet toppings. Bake for just under 15 minutes, and serve.
11. Texas Twinkies
Here’s a fresh and exciting recipe to add to your list of New Year’s Eve finger food ideas. Fresh jalapenos are stuffed with a savory cream cheese mixture, wrapped in bacon and topped with barbecue sauce and baked until crisp. I serve mine on skewers because these “twinkies” are a little too heavy for regular toothpicks.
If you’re not a fan of spicy foods, you can remove the seeds from the jalapeno or use baby bell peppers instead.
12. Cajun Style Fried Deviled Eggs
Crispy fried hardboiled eggs topped with spicy, creamy yolk mixture. I love this fresh take on the classic deviled egg recipe and can’t get enough of the cajun-spiced yolk mixture. Don’t forget to top it all off with a good quality smoked paprika. Slap Ya Mama is a great choice for Cajun seasoning, and you’ll also need gumbo file powder for the breading.
13. Buffalo Chicken Bombs
These delightful bombs of flavor will be the talk of your NYE party. It’s one of my favorite New Year’s Eve finger food ideas.
Crispy, flaky biscuits stuffed with buffalo chicken and blue cheese. For this recipe, you’ll need biscuit dough (like Pillsbury). Roll each biscuit out, add a dollop of the buffalo chicken mixture, seal, bake and enjoy.
A Family Feast has a great visual tutorial on how to make this finger food. It’s worth every step, and your guests will love every last bite.
14. Mini Jalapeno Popper Egg Rolls
Egg rolls are one of my favorite foods and this recipe takes them to an entirely different level of goodness. You’ll need a dozen egg roll wrappers – if you buy more, I won’t judge you – along with:
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Jalapenos
- Softened cream cheese
- Bacon bits
- Onion and garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
If you want to make your egg rolls healthier, you can always bake them instead of frying them. Flavor Nectar gives both frying and baking options for you to choose from.
15. Mini Reuben Bites
Short on time? Mini Reuben bites take all but five minutes to make. You’ll need cocktail rye bread, a package of cheese spread, ground mustard, corned beef and sauerkraut for these mini treats.
And since you’re only assembling them, there’s no baking or cooking involved.
Simply serve on these adorable party trays and let your guests devour them.
16. Jalapeno Popper Pigs in a Blanket
Pigs in a blanket with a twist – jalapeno. The author of this recipe uses Lil’ Smokies, but you can swap it out for any type of mini hot dog that you prefer. You’ll start by laying out the crescent rounds and cutting them into 16 strips.
In a bowl, you’ll add in your cream cheese and mix until it’s fluffy before mixing in the seasoning and cheddar cheese.
Fill the cream cheese, add your lil’ smokies and jalapenos and bake for 20 minutes.
17. Beef Wellington Turnover
Beef Wellington turnovers dipped into a sweet chili wine sauce are a great option this New Year’s Eve, but there’s no denying that they’re a bit heavy. You’ll use Pepperidge Farm puffy pastry, sirloin, prosciutto, mushrooms, onions, mustard, thyme, eggs and spices.
And that’s not including the ingredients for the sweet chili wine sauce that really completes this recipe.
18. Ham Puffs
If you have 25 minutes, you can make these ham puffs. Scrumptious and easy to make, all you need is some butter, cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, all-purpose flour and – you guessed it – finely chopped ham.
Combine the ingredients in a bowl, slowly add flour until everything is combined well, shape into small balls and place on your parchment-lined baking sheet before baking.
19. Mini Chicken Quesadillas
How cute are these mini quesadillas? I knew from the moment I saw them that I needed to add them to this year’s New Year’s Eve finger food ideas list. And if you have a leftover rotisserie, this recipe is the perfect excuse to use it up.
Mexican cheese blend, salsa, cilantro, spices, sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole will complete the dish.
20. Arancini di Riso: Sicilian Rice Balls
Don’t be intimidated by these Italian rice balls. While they may take some time to make, they’re well worth the effort. Prep and cooking time aren’t the problem; it’s the rest time that will feel like a lifetime.
And the author tells a wonderful story of going to Sicily and breaks down the recipe into three main sections:
- Filling
- Risotto
- Breading
You’ll need a large saute pan and a deep fryer or wok for this recipe.
21. Mini Tomato and Mozzarella Tarts
I’m making these tarts right now because they’re divine. And for finger food, it doesn’t get much easier than pulling out your baking sheet, rolling out some delightful puff pastry dough, adding a bunch of spices, tomatoes and garlic, and putting them in the oven to bake.
22. Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits
Honey, buttery biscuits with a flaky texture will make your guests’ mouths water this New Year’s Eve. And while there are 16 ingredients included, it’s still easy to make. You’ll want to add chicken tenders, eggs, garlic powder, honey, baking soda, salt and pepper, paprika, red pepper flakes, butter and some buttermilk.
