Delicious New Year's Eve Finger Foods For Every Party

While some of us long for the festive season, others love nothing more than the final way to celebrate the year. That’s right; we’re talking about New Year’s Eve. Not only does it mean that we get to send the year out with style - and welcome a new one in the exact same way - but it’s also a chance to think about all the new beginnings.

Of course, plenty of us want to spend time with our loved ones on NYE, which could mean going above and beyond to ensure everyone has everything they need. Want a party that offers plenty of opportunities to mingle? You might need some delicious New Year’s Eve finger foods for every party.

Parmesan bread bites 

• 1 pound pizza dough
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup mozzarella
• 1 tablespoon thyme
• 1 tablespoon sage

Garlic knots are a fan favorite at dinner parties, but what about a bite-size version for New Year’s Eve? That’s where Parmesan bread bites come in. Let the pizza dough warm to room temperature for around an hour before preheating your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. From there, melt some butter with salt and the garlic on a low heat for six minutes. Let this cool before flouring a surface and rolling out your dough to a nine-inch square. Sprinkle over half your Parmesan cheese before using a sharp knife to cut the dough into one-inch strips. From there, cut the strips into several one-inch squares before arranging them on a baking tray and brushing with one-third of your garlic butter. Sprinkle over your mozzarella, thyme, sage, and the remaining Parmesan before baking for 20 minutes. Immediately brush with the remaining butter, and you’re ready to serve.

Dates wrapped in bacon 

• 24 large dates
• 4 ounces goat’s cheese
• 12 bacon rashers
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• ¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ⅗ teaspoon black pepper

Dates wrapped in bacon are a perfect combination if you want something sweet and salty for your New Year’s Eve finger food party - and they’re so easy to make. Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit before cutting your dates in half lengthwise. Be sure not to cut all the way through before stuffing with a small amount of cheese and wrapping each in a slice of bacon cut in half. Arrange your dates with the seam down on the tray and bake until the bacon fat is starting to render out - around 15 minutes. While they’re cooking, mix your black and red pepper with rosemary and maple syrup. Brush this over your dates before cooking for another 20 minutes until crisp.

Slow-cooked grape jelly meatballs 

• 2 cups barbecue sauce
• 2 pounds frozen meatballs
• 1 jar of grape jelly
• ¼ cup sriracha

Some buffet foods really are as simple as adding everything to a slow cooker and letting it do its thing. Sounds easy and delicious? You’re not wrong. Add your meatballs to a slow cooker before pouring over grape jelly, barbecue sauce, and sriracha over the top. Give things a stir until the meatballs are covered, and leave to cook for three to four hours. Stir the sauce and stick a cocktail stick into each meatball before serving.

Pulled pork nachos

• 1 bag of corn chips
• 4 cups Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup pickled jalapeños
• 1 ½ pounds pulled pork
• 1 avocado
• ¼ onion
• Sour cream

Okay, nachos might not be the first finger food that many of us picture for a New Year’s Eve party, but they might be hard to resist once those flavors come to life. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit before spreading a layer of chips over a baking tray. Divide your cheese, peppers, and pulled pork into three servings and layer them one by one, including extra chips, until you’re left with loaded nachos. Simply add these to the oven for around 10 minutes until they’re slightly crisp while getting to work on your toppings. Take your avocado. Mash it with a fork in a bowl, and mix in some onion for a simple guacamole, but feel free to add in whatever else you want to bring your pulled pork nachos to life.

The delicious New Year’s Eve finger foods for every party could be all plenty of us need to give our guests mouthwatering food without having to spend all night in the kitchen. Does it get any better than that?