16 Brilliant Last-Minute New Year's Eve Appetizers

Now that your friends have peer-pressured you into hosting a last-minute New Year’s Eve bash, cue the panic: What the heck are you going to serve? Here, 16 appetizers that are easy, festive and filling. (Come on, you need something to soak up all that Champagne and booze.)

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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

All hail party snacks on a stick.

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Baked Brie with Figs, Pistachios and Orange

Festive and ready in only 25 minutes. 

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DEVILED EGGS 3 ways

Roasted garlic, Sriracha or capers—take your pick. 

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Roasted Mixed Nuts

Not too salty and not too sweet—this easy snack is just right. 

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Whipped Feta Avocado Crostini with Pomegranate

Festive and filling. A win-win.

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Cheesy Bacon Holiday Crack

The best-ever upgrade to chips and dip.

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Prosciutto and Fig Salad Board

Part appetizer, part work of art.

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Boursin Cheese with Caramelized Onions and Bacon

Actually, we think we’ll just keep this one close to the kitchen. It’s safer there.

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Dairy-Free Butternut Squash “Fondue”

A snack vegan guests can eat, and it doubles as a gorgeous centerpiece. You multitasker, you.

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Mozzarella Bites

Keep these handy in case a craving for cheese strikes. (And oh, it will.)

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Italian Bruschetta Bar

Felice anno nuovo! (That's Happy New Year in Italian.)

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Eggplant Parm Bites

Vegetarian-friendly.

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Easy Baked Goat Cheese Marinara Dip

It’s basically pizza, but way classier.

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French Onion Cups

Exactly like the soup, only bite-size.

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Spinach Goat Cheese Mini Quiches

With just the right amount of flaky crust.

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Mini Quesadillas

Just don’t forget the guac. 

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