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12 finger food recipes for Australia Day entertaining

Easy ideas for bite-sized treats that will keep guests hovering around the snack table.
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Whether youโ€™re firing up the barbecue or heading to a โ€˜bring-a-plateโ€™ gathering this Australia Day, a platter (or two) of tasty finger foods wonโ€™t go amiss.

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Kick it old-school style with a retro cob loaf recipe or serve up Aussie classics such as mini meat pies and cheesy Vegemite pinwheels.

Wonderfully simple and so delicious, they wonโ€™t last long!

READ MORE: 20 delicious sausage roll recipes for Australia Day

Salt and pepper calamari

Salt and pepper calamari: Crispy and delicious, you canโ€™t go wrong with this Australian classic.

Mini Aussie burgers with the lot

Mini Aussie burgers with the lot: It doesnโ€™t get more Australia than a burger with the works. Think crisp slices of bacon, caramelised onions and slices of beetroot (of course) all packed into soft bread rolls. Itโ€™s downright delicious.

Cob loaf spinach dip

Cob loaf spinach dip: This retro favourite is making a comeback, and itโ€™s no wonder โ€“ with a deliciously creamy spinach and bacon filling and crunchy crudites for dipping, itโ€™s a guaranteed winner at any gathering.

Easy sausage rolls

Easy sausage rolls: Whip up a batch of these party-pleasers in just half an hour for a last-minute addition to your barbecue.

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Perfect hot chips

Perfect hot chips: No one will be able to resist a second serve of these crispy, yet soft, hot chips.

Mini tomato and zucchini quiches

Mini tomato and zucchini quiches: Flaky, buttery puff pastry is treat enough, but itโ€™s even better when filled with a cheesy egg and tomato mix!

Maple mustard lamb skewers with chunky tabouli

Maple mustard lamb skewers with chunky tabouli: Thereโ€™s no denying food is tastier on a stick, and these lamb skewers are a brilliant addition to any Australia Day barbecue.

Crispy prawn balls

Crispy prawn balls: Coated in a crispy bread and chive batter, these deep-fried beauties are the perfect way to kick off any Australia Day feast.

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Plate of freshly baked cheese and Vegemite scrolls on a yellow cloth napkin with a knife beside.

Mini vegemite and cheese scrolls

Mini vegemite and cheese scrolls: Embrace classic Australian flavours with these mini scrolls โ€“ you wonโ€™t be able to stop at just the one!

Gluten-free mini meat pies

Gluten-free mini meat pies: Meat pies are a must when preparing finger food platters and these bite-sized treats are gluten-free so everyone can enjoy them.

Caesar and fig lettuce bites

Caesar and fig lettuce bites: Fresh figs look stunning atop crunchy lettuce leaves, and drizzled with a creamy mayonnaise dressing, they wonโ€™t last long!

Curried hummus with craisins and apricots

Curried hummus with craisins and apricots: Add this flavour-packed recipe to your dips spread for something a bit different to pile onto your crackers.

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