The 10 Best Trader Joe's Party Finds for New Year's Eve

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Whether you're celebrating the new year with a cocktail party at your house or at a potluck dinner with friends, Trader Joe's is the place to go for end-of-year supplies. We've rounded up some of our favorite finds that are perfect for entertaining at home or for bringing to a New Year's Eve gathering. From tasty hors d’oeuvres to cheese board accoutrements, here are the products to add to your cart before the clock strikes midnight.

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Mini Filet Mignon en Croute

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Stock your freezer with this luxe finger food made with beef tenderloin covered in sautéed mushrooms and shallots, and wrapped in an egg-washed puff pastry. They're a holiday hors d’oeuvre your guests will love.

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Cranberry Chèvre Goat Cheese

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A classic Trader Joe's offering, this log of fresh goat cheese rolled in a mixture of sweetened, dried cranberries makes a great addition to any party spread.

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Trader Jaques' La Fondue

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When heated through, this fondue offers notes of crisp white wine and is ideal for dipping sweet and savory items—from bread cubes and cornichons to salami and crudité. Simply prepare it in the microwave and serve it in its own packaging for a quick and convenient snack.

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Cashel Blue Cheese Irish Potato Chips

Made with Irish potatoes and flavored with Cashel Blue (a creamy, semi-soft Irish farmhouse blue cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk), these crispy chips are an elevated take on an everyday snack. Serve them alongside other cheeses and charcuterie, and wash them down with a crisp white wine or a glass of whiskey.

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Balsamic Glazed Bone-In Beef Short Ribs

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These short ribs are smothered in a rich balsamic glaze and cooked at low temperatures for 12 hours until they’re tender. All you have to do is heat them in the oven or on the stovetop and serve them with some mashed potatoes.

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Sparkling Honeycrisp Apple Juice

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Add this sparkling beverage to cocktails and mocktails for a dose of crisp apple freshness. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and cheers!

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Blue Cheese Stuffed Chalkidiki Olives

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These meaty Chalkidiki olives are stuffed with creamy blue cheese spread and packed in a blend of sunflower and extra virgin olive oils. Great for dressing up a martini or serving on a cheese board, these teeny bites are filled with flavor.

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Stepping It Up Spicy Snack Bar Mix

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This version of the grocer's popular snack mix features sweet jalapeño pretzel pieces, spicy cheese corn sticks, spiced chile almonds, and crispy chile lemon corn nuggets for a bit more heat on a chilly New Year's Eve night.

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Mini Quiche Duo

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Crisp up these tasty hors d’oeuvres in the oven or air fryer when guests arrive. Each package contains six mushroom and Swiss cheese mini quiches and six uncured bacon and sweet onion ones.

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Sugar Glazed Lebkuchen Cookies

This sugar-iced version of the German cookies is made with a dough that contains candied orange peel, spices (including aniseed, ginger, coriander, cloves, pimento, mace, cardamom, and cinnamon), and nuts such as almonds, hazelnuts, and walnuts. They're the perfect sweet treat to have on hand for any end-of-year gatherings.