As we enter the final stretch of the year, and quite frankly the final stretch of these jeans I’m wearing, it’s time to eat like nobody’s watching for one final time. Because January marks the start of your new… Diet? Lol sorry, I can’t even pretend that that’s going to happen on this blog. We always eat like nobody’s watching! Anywho, if you’re celebrating New Years this year I’ve got you covered. Because whether you’re alone or working with a bigger crowd, everybody needs nibbles heading into the New Year. All of the recipes below are easy to make, perfect finger food and outrageously delicious. To keep things organised, I’ve split the nibbles into sections and have chosen this year’s top recommendation in each: If you don’t find something on this list that tickles your pickle, I’ve officially failed as a food blogger 😂. So let’s tuck in!
1. Potato Nibbles
My 2023 top pick – Hunters Smashed Potatoes
A take on the British pub classic, these ultra crispy potatoes are topped with cheddar, bacon, BBQ sauce and chives. Grab the recipe HERE For more potato nibbles check out these beauties:
Brie, Bacon & Cranberry Smashed Potatoes Parmesan Smashed Potatoes Sweet Potato Bites with Bacon Sun Dried Tomato Guac Spicy Potatoes Mini Twice Baked Potatoes Incredible Potato Wedges
2. Dips
My 2023 top pick – Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip
This top tier dip – no questions about it. Perfect for dunking in, well, just about anything. And yes, that includes a spoon 😂 Grab the recipe HERE For more dips check out these beauties:
Baked Jalapeno Popper Dip Chunky Guacamole Caramelized Onion Hummus Sour Cream and Chive Dip Homemade Fresh Salsa ALL DIPS HERE
3. Bread
My 2023 top pick – Bacon Grilled Cheese Roll Ups
Heading into the new year’s snacking on grilled cheese is absolutely what needs to be done! Grab the recipe HERE For more bread nibbles check out these beauties:
Pizza Roll Ups Garlic Bread Roll Ups Roasted Garlic Bread Caprese Pull Apart Bread Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread Cheesy Pesto Garlic Bread
4. Puff Pastry
My 2023 top pick – Pepperoni Pizza Pockets
Crispy, cheesy, spicy and SO easy to make! Grab the recipe HERE For more puff pastry nibbles check out these beauties:
Cheese and Bacon Turnovers Cheese and Prosciutto Twists Puff Pastry Pinwheels Homemade Sausage Rolls (or Chorizo Sausage Rolls) Cheese and Tomato Puff Pastry Tarts Cheese and Onion Pasties (or Steak Bakes)
5. Baked Nibbles
My 2023 top pick – Crispy Baked Jalapeno Poppers
No frying needed – these jalapeno poppers come out so crispy and full of flavour! Grab the recipe HERE For more baked nibbles check out these beauties:
Pepperoni Chips Caesar Salad Cups Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Chipotle Chicken Taquitos Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders (or Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets) Bagel Chips (or Pita Chips or Tortilla Chips)
6. No-Bake Nibbles
My 2023 top pick – Marinated Olives
The easiest and most delicious way to transform olives into the most heavenly appetizer! Grab the recipe HERE For more no-bake nibbles check out these beauties:
Cranberry Pecan Cheese Log Avocado Chicken Roll Ups Chicken Waldorf Salad Bites Cheese and Onion Ball
7. Fried Chicken
My 2023 top pick – Popcorn Chicken
These little bites of goodness are so incredibly moreish. Grab the recipe HERE For more fried chicken check out these beauties:
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Nashville Fried Chicken Tenders Japanese Fried Chicken Thai Fried Chicken Spicy Chicken Tenders Mini Chicken Kievs
8. Fried Veggie Nibbles
My 2023 top pick – Fried Ravioli
If you manage to not eat an entire batch of these then you’re a much better person than me! Grab the recipe HERE For more fried veggie nibbles check out these beauties:
Extra Crispy Halloumi Fries Beer Battered Onion Rings Fried Cheese Balls Bloomin’ Onion Cheese Stuffed Doritos Fried Breaded Mushrooms
9. Nachos
My 2023 top pick – Chicken Fajita Nachos
Nachos really are the ultimate finger food and these fajita style nachos are the bomb! Grab the recipe HERE For more nacho recipes check out these beauties:
No Bake Nachos Irish Nachos BBQ Chicken Nachos Gnocchi Nachos
And there we have it, the ultimate NYE nibbles! If you loved this Roundup be sure to Pin it for later. Made any of the recipes? Let me know how you got on in the comments!
