53 Quick New Year’s Eve Food Ideas

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53 Quick New Year’s Eve Food Ideas1/53 Crab Crescents 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 16 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is so good, no one will guess how quickly you put it together. These little bites are delicious and decadent! —Stephanie Howard, Oakland, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 74 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 144mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 2/53 Honey Champagne Fondue Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4 cups Go to Recipe

It clings well to any kind of dipper

From the Recipe Creator: This special champagne fondue has wonderful flavor from Swiss cheese and a hint of sweetness from honey. It clings well to any kind of dipper. —Shannon Copley, Upper Arlington, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 256 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 107mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 15g protein. 3/53 Lobster Tartlets Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love lobster, so I created this lobster tart recipe. They are the perfect appetizer for a

New Year’s Eve party or family dinner

New Year’s Eve party or family dinner. Top with chives or green onions for color. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 tartlet: 76 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 78mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 4/53 Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 3-1/3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cheese ball will keep for several days in the refrigerator. It’s delicious! I’ve found it’s especially popular at

a party or get-together

a party or get-together. Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 98 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 5/53 Marinated Olive & Cheese Ring 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Marinated Olive & Cheese Ring Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love to make meals into celebrations, and antipasto always kicks off the party. This one is almost too pretty to eat, especially when sprinkled with pimientos, fresh basil and parsley. —Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts:

1 serving (calculated without baguette): 168 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 260mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 6/53 Smoked-Almond Cheese Toasts Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created my recipe for appetizer toasts while planning the menu for a friend’s bridal luncheon, but it’s just as good for a New Year’s Eve party. Smoked almonds add a special touch to the chunky cheese spread.—Laura Murphy, Columbus, Mississippi Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 81 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 103mg

sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein

sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 7/53 Chicken Scampi 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This chicken scampi recipe is so delectable that I’m often asked to double it when family members visit over the holidays. I also suggest preparing it with shrimp for a quick, convenient alternative that’s also delicious. —Janet Lebar, Centennial, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 619 calories, 35g fat (14g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 791mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein. 8/53 Cranberry Salad 83 Reviews Contest

The keys are tangy fruit, fluffy marshmallows and crunchy nuts

Winner Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Cranberry Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of my piano students taught me the perfect lesson in holiday recipes: this fresh cranberry salad. The keys are tangy fruit, fluffy marshmallows and crunchy nuts. —Alexandra Lypecky, Dearborn, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 200 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 32mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 9/53 Gruyere and Crab Palmiers 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 3

Try chicken and pesto, or a Mediterranean version with spinach and feta

dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For an elegant New Year’s Eve food idea, I keep these little bursts of flavor in my freezer so they can be pulled out and popped into the oven whenever needed. Crab, pancetta and Gruyere make a sophisticated appetizer, and you can make your own variations on the filling. Try chicken and pesto, or a Mediterranean version with spinach and feta. —Grace Voltolina, Westport, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1 palmier: 93 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 149mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 10/53 Butterscotch Martinis Test

A batch of these snacks

Kitchen Approved Butterscotch Martinis Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The rich flavors of butterscotch and chocolate pair up for a nightcap that will satisfy any sweet tooth. —Clara M. Coulson Minney, Washington Court House, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 322 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 11/53 Party Pizzas 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A batch of these snacks

Served in pretty, stemmed glasses, this chocolaty custard is sure

gets cleared away fast with the irresistible combination of creamy cheese and lightly seasoned meat on crispy toast. —Carolyn Snow, Sedalia, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 2 mini pizzas: 234 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 792mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein. 12/53 Pots de Creme 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pots de Creme Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking for an easy New Year’s Eve food idea for your sweetheart? Served in pretty, stemmed glasses, this chocolaty custard is sure

to set the mood for a special evening.—Connie Dreyfoos, Cincinnati, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1/3 cup: 246 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 66mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 13/53 Cranberry Sauce Meatballs 78 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Sauce Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Using packaged meatballs helps save time in the kitchen and they are just as tasty as homemade. My friends look forward to enjoying these meatballs at our holiday gatherings and there are no

The sauce is tangy yet sweet, and the festive color is perfect for any party

leftovers! The sauce is tangy yet sweet, and the festive color is perfect for any party. —Amy Scamerhorn, Indianapolis, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 meatball: 74 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 191mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 14/53 Garlic Butter Shrimp 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Garlic and lemon lend a pleasant flavor to these speedy sauteed shrimp. I like to serve them over wild rice mix from a box. —Sheryll Hughes-Smith, Brandon, Mississippi Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked shrimp:

This elegant New Year’s Eve idea is for

203 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 168mg cholesterol, 226mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 19g protein. 15/53 Bacon-Wrapped Filets with Scotched Mushrooms 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Filets with Scotched Mushrooms Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I got the idea for bacon-wrapped filet mignon when I saw some on sale in the grocery store. The rest was inspired by my husband, because he once made a Scotch and ginger ale sauce. This elegant New Year’s Eve idea is for

two, but it can easily be doubled

two, but it can easily be doubled. —Mary Kay LaBrie, Clermont, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 filet with 1/3 cup mushroom mixture: 581 calories, 37g fat (15g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 729mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein. 16/53 Butternut Thyme Tartlets Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A great teaser for what’s to come, this light and crunchy appetizer is filled with my favorite flavors. Make the creamy filling a few days before New Year’s Eve, then fill

the phyllo cups right before guests arrive

the phyllo cups right before guests arrive. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 tartlet: 49 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 17/53 Brie with Almonds 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This nut-topped cheese is elegant and impressive for holiday occasions. No one will guess that the recipe is actually a snap to prepare. —Mildred Aydt, Chanhassen, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 141 calories, 12g fat (7g

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