Looking for a New Year’s Eve appetizer? Whether you’re celebrating with 2 people or 20, look no further than this guide of 45 delicious whole food based appetizers!
Photo: Lindsey Pine
Even though I usually don’t stay up until midnight on New Year’s Eve, it’s one of my favorite holidays because it gives me the excuse to eat fun and festive appetizers and drink champagne!
Do you use the words appetizer and hors d’oeuvres interchangeably like I often do? Well, an hors d’oeuvres is generally a one bite item not part of a meal while an appetizer is served at the table as the first course. But, who really cares. Call them whatever you like because they’re all fun and delicious!! All I know is that hors d’oeuvres is one of the hardest words to spell! 😉
I love small bites, hors d’oeuvres, appetizers and tapas style eating because I get to try multiple flavors. Whether you’re looking for dips, crostini, stuffed bites, nuts, or veggies, this recipe roundup, gathered mostly from amazing Registered Dietitians, is your go-to list for New Year’s appetizer and hors d’oeuvres recipe ideas!
For Dipping
Roasted Butternut Squash Harissa Hummus Jamie Vespa, Dishing Out Health
Photo: Jaime Vespa
Baked Artichoke Dip with Fontina Cheese Toby Amidor, Toby Amidor Nutrition
Ruby Red Cherry-Cranberry Salsa Catherine Shamburger Brown, A Seat at My Table
Black Bean Basil Hummus Lexie Staten, Wholly Plants
Photo: Lexie Staten
Beet White Bean Hummus Sharon Palmer, The Plant-Powered Dietitian
Healthier Spinach Artichoke Dip Caryn Fasko, Delicious & Nutritious Eating
White Bean Hummus with Warm Garlic Rosemary Mushrooms Lindsey Pine, TastyBalance Nutrition
Photo: Lindsey Pine
Crostini and Bites
Spicy Southwest Sardine Bites Lauren Harris-Pincus, Nutrition Starring YOU
Kiwi Bruschetta Bites Edwina Clark, Health & Wellness Innovator + Dietitian
Photo: Edwina Clark
Walnut Fig Ricotta Basil Bites Lauren Manaker, Nutrition Now
Photo: Lauren Manaker
Lobster Avocado Bites Jenny Shea Rawn, My Cape Cod Kitchen
Lemon & Chili Sweet Potato Toast Emily Kyle, Emily Kyle Nutrition
Mango Cheddar Pork Crostini Jenna Braddock, Make Healthy Easy
Smoked Trout Polenta Bites Kara Lydon, The Foodie Dietitian
Cranberry Brie Pastry Puffs Karman Meyer, The Nutrition Adventure
Photo: Karman Meyer
Cheese!
Apple and Sharp Cheddar Topped Crackers with Tangy Pomegranate Molasses Sauce Rebecca Clyde, Nourish
Rosemary Parmesan Cheese Crisps Marisa Moore, Marisa Moore Nutrition
Photo: Marisa Moore
Baked Brie with Pecans and Pears Caryn Fasko, Delicious & Nutritious Eating
Marinated Manchego Bon Appetit
Baked Brie with Pumpkin Butter and Walnuts Jenny Shea Rawn, My Cape Cod Kitchen
Photo: Jenny Shea Rawn
Stuffed Bites
Curry Chicken Wontons with Cranberry Chutney Brynn McDowell, The Domestic Dietitian
Photo: Brynn McDowell
Walnut Stuffed Mushrooms with Cheddar, Apple and Sage Mandy Enright, Nutrition Nuptials
Simple Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms Maggie Farley, Meals with Maggie
Sorghum Stuffed Mushrooms Tracee Yablon Brenner, Triad to Wellness
Photo: Tracee Yablon Brenner
Avocado Deviled Eggs with Smoked Paprika Amy Gorin, Amy Gorin Nutrition
Homemade Holiday Empanadas Sara Haas, Culinary Dietitian
Photo: Sara Haas
Vegetarian Wonton Bites Brynn McDowell, The Domestic Dietitian
Veggie Centric
Lemon Hummus Endive Boats with Pomegranate Seeds Jessica Levinson, Registered Dietitian & Culinary Nutrition Expert
Photo: Jessica Levinson
Roasted Okra with Smoky Red Pepper Ricotta Jenna Braddock, Make Healthy Easy
Guacamole Cucumber Coins Lindsey Pine, TastyBalance Nutrition
Photo: Lindsey Pine
Crudites with Chile-Lime Salt Epicurious
Spring Rolls with Carrot Ginger Dipping Sauce Martha Stewart
Charred Shishito Peppers with Sesame Fine Cooking
Grab by the Handful
Sweet & Spicy Roasted Almonds Jennifer Hunt, Healthy Inspiration
Candied Maple Cinnamon Walnuts Lindsey Pine, TastyBalance Nutrition
Chile Lime Popcorn Trail Mix Lindsey Pine, TastyBalance Nutrition
Photo: Lindsey Pine
Baked Plantain Chips Martha Stewart
Quick Garlic Dill Pickle Almonds Lindsey Pine, California Almonds
Grab by the Toothpick
Greek Lamb Meatballs Emily Kyle, Emily Kyle Nutrition
Photo: Emily Kyle
Crispy Hummus Mashed Potato Balls Lindsey Pine, TastyBalance Nutrition
Photo: Lindsey Pine
Warm Spiced Olives Fine Cooking
Bacon Wrapped Brussel Sprouts with Sunbutter Aioli Colleen Kokx, Mitten Dietitian
Photo: Colleen Kokx
Middle Eastern Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Tahini Dressing Edwina Clark, Health & Wellness Innovator + Dietitian
Shrimp Cocktail with Romesco Sauce Lindsey Pine, TastyBalance Nutrition
Photo: Lindsey Pine
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PrintBlue Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Prosciutto
These nuggets of deliciousness are one of my favorite appetizers of all time. The pungent blue cheese, sweet dates, salty prosciutto and herbaceous rosemary are a flavor match made in heaven.
Be sure to buy dates that don’t look flaky and dry. I find the best and plumpest dates are sold at Middle Eastern markets. Sprouts usually has good quality ones too!
To make this dish even faster to make, purchase dates with the pit already removed.
- Yield: Makes 18 dates 1x
- Category: Appetizer
Ingredients
- 18 plump dates (don’t buy dry looking dates)
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 teaspoons milk (whatever type you have on hand is fine)
- 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto (you may not use all of it)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a ½ size (18″x13″) sheet pan with a silicone baking mat or a piece of parchment paper.
- Remove the pits from the dates with a small paring knife by making a slit across the top of the date, from back to front. You should now be able to easily lift the pit out. Some may be more stubborn to remove than others. Or, just buy pitted dates.
- In a small mixing bowl, mash the blue cheese, rosemary and milk until a thick paste is formed.
- Cut the prosciutto slices into strips, about ¾ inch wide and 2 inches long. Each strip does not have to be perfect and some may look messy. Whatever size will fit around the date will work.
- Stuff each date with ½ teaspoon of the cheese mixture. Wrap each date in 1 of the cut prosciutto slices. Place on baking mat and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese just starts to ooze.
Notes
Enjoy warm out of the oven or at room temperature
Keywords: appetizer, dates, prosciutto, blue cheese, hors d'ouevre, nut free
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Great roundup of NYE goodies! Thanks for including my Walnut Stuffed Mushrooms in the mix!
Thanks! I LOVE stuffed mushrooms and yours look so yummy!
What a delicious roundup! Thanks for including my Spicy Sardine Bites!
I love that you gave me that recipe! I’ve just recently gotten into sardines and am looking for more ways to use them.
No one is going hungry with that roundup of NYE food!
That is the goal! Thanks Nina!
These look SO good, I would have a hard time deciding which ones to try! Thanks for including me!
I know! Dietitians sure do have great app recipes in their arsenals! Love the recipe you contributed!
New Year’s Eve feels super festive!
I agree! Can’t get more festive than New Years!:)
So many yummy recipes! That butternut squash hummus looks exceptional!
I am loving that butternut squash hummus from Jamie!
I’m with you 100%! I’ll take one of each and my sleep too! 😉 Happy New Year!
I hear ya! Unless I’m out doing something exceptionally fun, I’d rather sleep. 🙂
I read this a few days too late!! Wish I could turn back the clock and make some of these treats for New Years, but I guess I’ll have to get testing for next year!
They’re definitely great for parties all year round! 🙂