Description
A bold, festive lineup of New Year’s Eve appetizers—combining traditional Southern roots, culinary-school finesse, and viral trends for maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Brie
Cranberry sauce or hot pepper jelly
Phyllo shells
Chopped nuts (optional)
Thyme or rosemary for garnish
Buffalo chicken dip mix
Spinach artichoke dip
Mini muffin tins
Wonton chips
Shredded cheddar
Black beans
Pickled jalapeños
Sour cream
Guacamole
Chipotle peach salsa
Herbed goat cheese
Cherry tomatoes
Bocconcini
Basil
Whipped feta
Crackers
Grapes
Honeycomb
Persimmons
Candied pecans
Turkey Bacon-wrapped dates
Almonds
Fig
turkey ham
Balsamic glaze
Pistachios
Cranberries
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Place phyllo shells on a lined baking sheet.
3. Add ½-inch cube of brie to each shell.
4. Spoon ½ tsp cranberry sauce or hot pepper jelly on top.
5. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.
6. Bake for 12 minutes until bubbly and golden.
7. Garnish with thyme or rosemary. Serve warm.
Notes
Use hot pepper jelly for a spicy twist.
Great addition to cheese boards.
Can be made ahead and baked just before serving.
Try mini phyllo cups with spinach dip or baked feta for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: New Year’s Eve appetizers, brie bites, party snacks, Southern appetizers