Cheese Appetizers

Made with sea salt, black pepper, tomatoes, lemon basil leaves, goat cheese, cucumber, olive oil, balsamic vinegar


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with French bread, goat cheese, honey, herbs, water, balsamic vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Warm, gooey mozzarella cheese is deep fried inside a crispy coating. Serve with ranch dressing, pizza sauce, or marinara sauce for dipping.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with tortilla chips, salsa, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, eggs, green chiles

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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Made with cream of tartar, eggs, butter, flour, salt, dry mustard, white pepper, whole milk, white cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

These little balls of creamy Swiss cheese make great appetizers or snacks.


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with French bread, water crackers, Brie cheese, cherry jelly, dried tart cherries, pecans, orange peel

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

This queso doesn't mess around! Two kinds of cheese are melted with dark beer, and chopped chipotle peppers are stirred in to heat things up.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This beer cheese spread is the life of the party... on a cracker. Perfectly tangy, creamy, and a hint of malty goodness.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with parsley, whole milk, sour cream, shallots, peanut oil, pita bread rounds, salt and cayenne pepper, fresh goat cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

This cheese ball is always a hit. Dress it up: try rolling it in additional crumbled bacon, chopped parsley, or crushed nuts before serving.


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with salt, beer, sharp cheddar cheese, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, Tabasco


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with beer, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, cream cheese, caraway seeds, paprika


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with crackers, pine sprigs, cream cheese, cheese spread, blue cheese, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, almonds


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with hazelnuts, egg, Brie cheese rounds, frozen puff pastry

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This makes a great cheeseball for parties. Cream cheese and cheddar cheese are mixed together in a ball and rolled in chopped walnuts, parsley, and dried...


Time:   2-5 hours

This Velveeta broccoli dip is the ultimate party trick - simple but indulgent, and a great way to sneak in a bit of broccoli while making no compromises on flavor.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Cream cheese and cheddar, combined with diced veggies and rolled in chopped walnuts or pecans makes a cheese ball that's almost as fun to make as it is to eat.


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with walnuts, salt, brie, apple, pear, dried cranberries, brown sugar, oats, butter, ground cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with fresh parsley, walnuts, garlic, puff pastry, Brie, egg, butter, honey

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with jalapeno jelly, green onion, pecans, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with cherry, toothpicks, orange, Cheddar cheese, pineapple chunks


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cream of mushroom soup, Roma tomato, butter, flour, sea salt, milk, muenster cheese, jalapeno pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with margarine or butter, cream cheese, hot sauce, sharp Cheddar cheese, blue cheese


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with egg, Gouda cheese, crescent rolls

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This cheese dip combines Jimmy Dean sausage with Cheez Whiz, cheese soup, and green chiles for a savory and rich appetizer. Conveniently prepared in a crock pot, serve...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, processed cheese product, heavy cream, tomato, yellow onion, jalapeno, tortilla chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with brandy, Gouda cheese, sour cream, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with onion, garlic, Brie cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, bread

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with Brie cheese, smoked salmon, fresh dill


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with lemon, Mozzarella cheese, butter, brandy

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with lemon extract, breadcrumbs, butter, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, eggs, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with pecans, green bell pepper, cream cheese, crushed pineapple, green onions


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Parmesan cheese, chopped, cooked chicken, mayonnaise, green onions, dried basil, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, Swiss cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with green chiles, chicken-flavored bouillon granules, water, cream cheese, chili powder, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper, eggs, chicken

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with salt, red pepper, butter, Cheddar cheese, milk, dry mustard


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with pretzels, cream cheese, dark brown sugar, vanilla extract


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, egg, garlic, jalapeno jelly

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with chili powder, cream cheese, crab meat, black olives, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, black pepper, green onions, seasoned salt, pecans


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with artichoke hearts, Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with cheesecloth, gorgonzola or bleu cheese, ricotta cheese, garlic, walnuts, sage, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Combining old English cheese, flour, butter, and Worcestershire sauce, these cheese balls are perfect for gatherings. Bake until golden for a tasty treat.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with butter or margarine, olive oil, onion, celery, green bell pepper, roasted red peppers, green onions, cream cheese, smoked Gouda cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with hot pepper jelly, black pepper, salt, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, pecans, mayonnaise, green onions, garlic


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with paprika, green onion, lumpfish caviar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Tabasco sauce, fresh parsley


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with black pepper, salt, orange peel, garlic, fresh basil, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with bacon, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, half-and-half, Worcestershire sauce, onion, prepared mustard

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with cream cheese, monterey jack cheese, green chiles, sour cream, ground red pepper, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, green onions, tomato

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

This delicious cheese ball is perfect for any party or gathering. It's easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with butter, white sandwich bread, eggs, milk, salt, cayenne pepper or Tabasco sauce, Brie cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with cilantro, processed cheese, picante sauce or salsa

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with cheddar cheese, Habanero peppers, American cheese, tomato, bacon, garlic

Method:   crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with honey, sweetened flaked coconut, cream cheese, peach preserves or orange marmalade, crushed pineapple


Time:   under 30 minutes