The best sandwich spread recipes are not only for New Year’s Eve—they’re six times different! Which one will you try?

Christmas holidays do not only mean classic sweets in the form of candies and Christmas presents.

New Year’s Eve visitors will also appreciate plated bowls, sandwiches, or appetizers.

Get inspired by our sandwich spread recipes!

You will see that everyone likes them, and you will also use a lot of things from the fridge for them.

Which variant will you try first?

Potato Salad Spread

It may be bold to claim, but saying this potato salad spread recipe is the best is a statement we totally stand behind. 

Ingredients

• 18 oz of raw potatoes
• 1/2 cup of whipping cream
• 1 small onion
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1-2 tbsp fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• salt to taste

Method

1. Wash, peel, and dice the potatoes.
2. Then, boil them in a pot of water until soft.
3. Drain the cooked potatoes and leave to cool in a bowl.
4. In the meantime, finely chop the onion.
5. Then, mix them thoroughly with butter, chopped onion, and whipped cream.
6. Stir in the chopped parsley, cumin, and salt.

This spread also tastes great on fresh wholemeal bread or bread from the home bakery.

Cheese Spread for sandwiches

These spreads, made of two types of cheese, also go well with salty crackers or bars. You will appreciate them, for example, at a New Year’s Eve party.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of Cheddar Cheese
• 1/2 cup of Edam Cheese
• 1/2 cup of cream cheese or cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup of white cream yogurt
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• salt to taste

Method

1. Grate the cheddar and edam cheese on a grater.
2. Put them together with the cream cheese and spices in a food processor or blender.
3. Blend for about a minute.
4. Then, remove the lid and use a spatula to scrape down the walls.
5. Pour the cream into the cheese mixture.
6. Blend until the spread is smooth.
7. If the spread is too thick, add more cream.
8. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.

You can serve this spread with pastries, crackers, and pieces of vegetables.

Hard Salami Sandwich Spread

It is a simple and tasty spread; if you want to enrich it more, you can also add a hard-boiled egg.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of hard salami cut into slices
• 1/2 cup of Philadelphia butter or cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Using a food processor, chop the salami slices into small pieces.
2. Transfer to a bowl and add the butter/cream cheese.
3. Mix thoroughly.
4. Add mayonnaise and mix again.
5. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.

Curried Egg Salad Sandwich

This classic Australian curried egg sandwich recipe uses curry powder and mayonnaise for that classic taste.

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons mild curry powder
• 2 teaspoons of lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Hard boil the eggs.
2. Rinse them under cold water and peel them.
3. Then chop them finely and put them in a bowl.
4. Stir in mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry, and chopped fresh parsley.
5. Mix thoroughly and add salt and pepper to taste.

This sandwich spread can also be decorated with other herbs that you have, for example, on the windowsill at home.

New Year’s Eve celery spread

Tasty, healthy, and nutritious—these adjectives can describe this delicious spread, which can easily become part of your New Year’s Eve snack.

Ingredients

• 1 small celery
• 1 cup canned artichoke hearts
• 1 cup of frozen leaf spinach
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1 cup of Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 1/2 cup of Camembert cheese (or similar type)
• 1/2 cup of mozzarella
• 1/4 cup of grated parmesan
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 392°F.
2. Peel the celery and cut it into pieces.
3. Put it on a baking sheet covered with baking paper, drizzle with olive oil, lightly salt and pepper.
4. Mix and spread the chopped celery evenly on the baking sheet.
5. Bake for approximately 20 minutes until the celery begins to brown.
6. Place the baked celery with the other ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for approximately 2 hours until the cheese is completely melted.

This delicious sandwich spread tastes slightly warm, so keep it in the pot until ready to serve.

Canapés Garlic Spread

You can prepare appetizers for your visit in addition to sandwiches. For example, you can spread them with this delicious roasted garlic spread. Roasting garlic magically turns its flavor almost nutty. Try it out!

Ingredients

• 4-6 heads of garlic
• 1 and 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 320°F.
2. Add the peeled garlic cloves to the baking dish and mix them with the salt.
3. Spread the cloves in an even layer and add the olive oil.
4. The cloves must be completely covered with oil.
5. Cover the baking dish with foil and place in the preheated oven.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the garlic is lightly golden and completely soft.
7. Leave to cool.
8. Strain the oil, but do not pour it out.
9. Place the cooled garlic cloves in a food processor.
10. Add two to four tablespoons of cooled oil and process until smooth and creamy.
11. Add salt to taste and add thyme if necessary.

What to spread on sandwiches?

When it comes to sandwiches, there are endless possibilities for fillings and spreads.

Whether using sliced bread, a baguette, or any other pastry, you can get creative with your sandwich options.

In addition to traditional-filled sandwiches, spread-based sandwiches are a classic choice, and our sandwich spread recipes can provide some great inspiration.

There is a wide variety of spreads to choose from, ranging from classic options like egg, cheese, and salami to those made with fish such as salmon or tuna and healthier options like vegetable spreads.

The texture of the spreads can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Using a food processor is the easiest way to achieve the desired consistency for smooth and creamy spreads.