Made with butter, egg yolk, sharp cheddar cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon rind
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Cheese Appetizers
Tasty recipes for cheese appetizers like cheese balls, cheese dip, and queso
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Cheddar Beer Cheesecake
Crispy Cheddar Frico (Fried Cheese Crisps)
Simple cheese crisps made with just one ingredient: cheese! A great low carb snack which can be eaten plain, topped with ingredients nacho-style, or used as...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Don Pablo's Queso Dip
Made with Corn chips, Triscuits or sliced vegetables, cheddar cheese, onion, butter, diced tomatoes with green chilies, stewed tomatoes, processed cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Olive Garden's Fried Mozzarella
If you love Mozzarella cheese, then you'll go crazy for this copycat recipe from the Olive Garden. Slices of Mozzarella cheese are breaded and fried to...
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Catupiry Cheese Substitute
Looking for a cheese that tastes like soft, mild Catupiry cheese, but without the hassle of sourcing it from Brazil? Look no further than this delicious substitute.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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Parmigiano Reggiano Frico
Crisps of baked Parmigiano Reggiano make gorgeous garnishes for salads, and are pretty tempting to snack on by themselves.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Quick Cream Cheese Chive Dip
The combination of cream cheese and sour cream makes this dip rich and creamy.
Time: 2-5 hours
Clearman's North Woods Inn Cheese Spread
Tired of average snacks? This rich cheese spread, featuring cheddar and a punch of garlic and lemon, is just what you need to take your charcuterie board up a...
Time: under 30 minutes
Deep-Fried Cheese Curds
Deep-fried cheese curds are a hallmark food at midwest state fairs. Cheese curds can be found in the cheese or deli section at larger grocery stores.
Method: stovetop, deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Queso Fundido Con Chorizo (Baked Cheese With Mexican Sausage)
Baked mozzarella and gruyere with pan-fried chorizo makes a craveable melty topping to some warm tortillas. Amazing as a queso dip for...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cream Cheese Italian Dip
Zesty and versatile Italian cream cheese dip. This blend of cream cheese works equally well for dipping chips, dipping veggies, or topping toasts.
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Brie with Caramelized Onions
What a brilliant brie bake. Brie on puff pastry topped with caramelized onions, sweet slices, of Granny Smith, and cloves of roasted garlic is what gourmet dreams are...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chipotle Blue Cheese Dip
Turn up the flavor with chipotle peppers, creamy mayonnaise, and blue cheese dressing in this tasty dip that's ready to serve with chips.
Time: under 30 minutes
Four Layer Cheese Terrine
Layers of cream cheese blended with pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and all sorts of herbs and garnishes make a beautiful spread that any cracker would be lucky to have.
Time: 2-5 hours
Tomato Lemon Basil And Goat Cheese Salad
Made with sea salt, black pepper, tomatoes, lemon basil leaves, goat cheese, cucumber, olive oil, balsamic vinegar
Time: 30-60 minutes
Brie Kisses
These brie kisses might be better than the real thing. Creamy brie wrapped in puff pastry and topped with a sizzle of hot pepper jelly is certainly a great way to express your love for...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Gorgonzola Cheesecake
This is a great, savory party spread. It has a garlic-cornmeal crust that's topped with a rich gorgonzola and cream cheese filling with dollops of roasted garlic throughout.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Cheese Sausage Balls
These scrumptious sausage bites could not be easier. Sausage, cheese, and baking mix all kneaded together and baked - perfect for dipping in all sorts of your favorite sauces as an...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Betty Tosovsky's Cheese Dip
Don't let the ingredient list fool you. The French dressing and cream cheese combo makes an addicting dip for celery and carrots.
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Disney's Fiesta Fun Center Nacho Cheese Dip
Recreate the magic of Disney's Fiesta Fun Center with this nacho cheese dip recipe. Experience the creamy, savory blend of cheeses and seasonings...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon-Cheese Ring
Dazzle your friends with a Bacon-Cheese Ring that's creamy, cheesy, and addictively good. With just a few ingredients like cheddar, cream cheese, and crunchy pecans, this no-fuss...
Time: under 30 minutes
Seasoned Deep Fried Cheddar Cheese
Picture this: crispy, golden-brown cheese bites that ooze deliciousness with each bite. These seasoned deep-fried cheddar cheese cubes are the perfect blend of crisp...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Rotel Cheese Dip
This cheese dip is creamy, gooey, and delicious, with subtle chile heat. A must-have at any party, this cheesy dip is quick and simple to make.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Breaded Goat's Cheese
This recipe for deep fried cheese makes a great appetizer or starter. Serve it on a bed of salad greens for a pretty presentation.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Southwestern Cheesecake
Made with tortilla chips, salsa, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, eggs, green chiles
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
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Love the spinach dip at restaurants like TGIFriday's and the Olive Garden? Make it at home with these easy-to-follow copycat recipes.
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.