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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 you’re firing up the barbecue or heading to a ‘bring-a-plate’ gathering this Australia Day, a platter (or two) of tasty finger foods won’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 won’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 can’t go wrong with this Australian classic.

Mini Aussie burgers with the lot

Mini Aussie burgers with the lot: It doesn’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. It’s downright delicious.

Cob loaf spinach dip

Cob loaf spinach dip: This retro favourite is making a comeback, and it’s no wonder – with a deliciously creamy spinach and bacon filling and crunchy crudites for dipping, it’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 it’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: There’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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Mini vegemite and cheese scrolls

Mini vegemite and cheese scrolls: Embrace classic Australian flavours with these mini scrolls – you won’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 won’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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