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    10 Easy Party Appetizers

    Published: Dec 26, 2014 Β· Modified: Feb 14, 2022 by Audrey Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

    Do you need some quick and easy appetizers for your New Years Eve party?

    Or maybe for parade reruns or bowl game watching on New Year's Day?

    Easy Hors D'Oeuvres

    Well, fear not! Here are 10 appetizers that are quick and easy to make, and can be prepared ahead of time to so you can join the party instead of spending all of your time in the kitchen.

    Even the hot ones can be made up to the point of popping them under the broiler for a few minutes.

    You are welcome.

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    Bacon and Brie Wontons - Add a slice of brie and some cooked bacon to wonton wrappers then bake or fry.

    bacon and brie wontons on a plate

    Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts with Spicy Mustard Dip - another bacony treat. And the dip is amazing.

    Chili Cheese Log - spicy cheese and nut roll, sliced and served on crackers.

    Chili Cheese Log - prepare the rolls a day or two ahead of time, slice and put on a plate add crackers and serve.

    Gingerbread Spice Cranberry Brie Bites

    Cranberry Brie Bites - make the cranberry sauce, top the bread with brie and the sauce ahead of time, then pop in the oven just before serving.

    Curry Cheese Appetizers: quick zesty hors d'oeuvres made with cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and curry powder.

    Curry Cheese Toasts - Prep ahead of time and broil before serving.

    artichoke dip and tortilla chips

    Hot Artichoke Dip - Dump the ingredients into the food processor, then put in a microwaveable serving bowl, heat just before serving with tortilla chips.

    bagel with salmon spread on bagel with vegetables and text overlay "Smoked Salmon Spread"

    Smoked Salmon Spread - Combine ingredients ahead of time and put in a serving bowl, cover and refrigerate until party time. Serve with sliced bread or crackers.

    buffalo chicken dip in a bowl

    Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip - This one takes a little preplanning, but all you need to do is add the ingredients to the slow cooker to make, then shred the chicken and put it back in the cooker to keep warm for serving.

    Tortilla Roll-ups

    Tortilla Roll-Ups - Customizable with a wide variety of ingredients these should be prepares ahead of time to firm up then slice and serve.

    buffalo hot wings on a tray with celery

    Pressure Cooker Hot Wings - Cook the wings in the pressure cooker then broil them to caramelize the sauce just before cooking.

    We have even more ideas on our Appetizer Index, so pop over there for more inspiration.

    Whatever your plans are for New Years Eve and Day I hope it is a great one.

    Until next time, happy eating. ~Audrey

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    1. Teresa (embracing the spectrum)

      December 27, 2014 at 11:21 am

      Looks yumtastic!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        December 30, 2015 at 10:12 am

        Thanks!

    2. erlene

      December 27, 2014 at 7:03 pm

      Great recipes and perfect for the upcoming game days. Hope you can come and share on Merry Monday this Sunday at 6pm PST.

      Reply
      • Audrey

        December 30, 2015 at 10:13 am

        I am there every week, Erlene!

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