One-Bite Appetizers for Your New Year’s Eve Party

Ground turkey and turkey sausage are mixed with traditional meatball add-ins and served with a tangy tomato sauce. Skewers make these a one-hand, one-bite option for your party. Use this serving suggestion with any type of meatball, from pork to veggie, giving guests a few options.

Use mini ravioli or tortellini for a seriously additive, deep-fried one-bite appetizer. Served with marinara, either homemade or prepared, this snack is a winner.

Assemble veggies and dip ahead of time for a cleaner, more streamlined cocktail party. Hummus and veggies are layered for a one-bite stack that’s almost too easy to eat. For the most poppable bites, use skinny Japanese eggplant.

Give your party a Mediterranean vibe with the help of your Instant Pot. Frittatas are delicious any time of day, and ideal for a cocktail party as they can be served warm, room temperature or chilled, and filled with your favourite ingredients (this version has bacon, mushrooms, spinach and cheese). Think of them as a mini quiche without the fussy crust.

Puff pastry can quickly be turned into a buttery, crispy appetizer that’s consumable in a single bite. Switch up the fillings to create interest on your table.

The retro-classic has always been a one-bite delight. With three sauces (cocktail sauce, avocado crema and remoulade) guests can eat their weight in shrimp, all night long.

Even last-minute entertainers can whip these up – they’re no more challenging than making a sandwich, but far easier to eat.

Skip the family-style, often messy baked Brie (that no one wants to be the first to cut into), and make a bite-sized version instead. The fruit and nut compote adds depth and tang to the rich cheese for a stunning wine partner. Here are more drool-worthy Brie recipes.

Whether you make your own dumplings or pick up a bag from the freezer aisle, just don’t skip the dipping sauce. These bites are substantial enough to be served on their own as a prelude to a larger meal, or enjoyed as part of a cocktail party spread.

Quince paste (membrillo) is coupled with Manchego cheese for a Spanish appetizer that makes the classic cheeseboard portable.

Potatoes and oil go hand-in-hand, but it’s unlikely you’ll serve up a pile of french fries at your NYE cocktail party. Instead, turn leftover mashed potatoes into creamy-centred, crispy-exteriored bites that can be adapted to your personal taste. Try adding herbs, cheese, chopped bacon or smoked fish for an additional boost of flavour.

Instead of a cheese and meat board, assemble a “best of” sweet-meets-savoury bite. The addicting combination of sticky dates, creamy cheese and salty prosciutto is, quite simply, perfect.

A vegan appetizer that any guest will love, filled with potatoes, peppers and olives. Smoked paprika gives these bites Spanish pintxos flare.

Only a few ingredients are required to make this fast, one-bite crowd-pleaser. A garnish of basil and tomato is optional, if you’re in a rush, but does add festive appeal.

With all of those savoury appetizers, you may want to provide a sweet counterpart. Chocolate brownies are so easy – and dangerous – to make bite-sized. Take the theme to the next level with a table of bite-sized sweets.