Made with cream of tartar, eggs, butter, flour, salt, dry mustard, white pepper, whole milk, white cheese
                                        
Method:   oven, stovetop
 Time:    1-2 hours
                                        
Cheese Appetizers

Tasty recipes for cheese appetizers like cheese balls, cheese dip, and queso
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Basic Cheese Souffle
Queso Blanco Dip
If you thought cheese couldn't get any better, think again. This queso blanco dip is here to step up your snacking game. With spicy chorizo mingling in the mix, you might want to...
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Chipotle Queso
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
                                        
Fresh Goat Cheese And Crispy Shallot Dip
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
                                        
Goat Cheese And Balsamic-Honey Crostini
Made with French bread, goat cheese, honey, herbs, water, balsamic vinegar
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    30-60 minutes
                                        
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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
                                        
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
                                        
Fruit Crisp Topped Brie Dip
Made with walnuts, salt, brie, apple, pear, dried cranberries, brown sugar, oats, butter, ground cinnamon
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    30-60 minutes
                                        
Homemade Cheddar Cheese Cranberry Ball
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
                                        
Almond Cheese Pinecone
Made with crackers, pine sprigs, cream cheese, cheese spread, blue cheese, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, almonds
                                        
 Time:    1-2 hours
                                        
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
                                        
Gone In 60 Seconds Cheese Spread
Made with jalapeno jelly, green onion, pecans, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese
                                        
 Time:    over 5 hours
                                        
Texas Roadhouse Queso
Made with cream of mushroom soup, Roma tomato, butter, flour, sea salt, milk, muenster cheese, jalapeno pepper
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Golden Bee Cheese
Made with garlic salt, Cheddar cheese, butter, sherry, horseradish
                                        
Method:   crock pot
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Buffalo Cheese Spread
Made with margarine or butter, cream cheese, hot sauce, sharp Cheddar cheese, blue cheese
                                        
 Time:    1-2 hours
                                        
Mozzarella Saganaki (Greek Flaming Cheese)
Made with lemon, Mozzarella cheese, butter, brandy
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Brandy Gouda Dip
Made with brandy, Gouda cheese, sour cream, cream cheese
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    30-60 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
                                        
Cheddar, Pepper Jelly And Pecan Cheese Ball
Made with hot pepper jelly, black pepper, salt, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, pecans, mayonnaise, green onions, garlic
                                        
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
Baked Cheese Balls
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
                                        
Garlic Cheese Spread
This garlic cheese spread is a great way to add extra flavor to your next party or gathering. It's easy to make and only requires a few ingredients, so it's perfect for a...
                                        
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Slow Cooker Jimmy Dean Cheese Dip
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
                                        
Cheese And Pineapple Hedgehog
Made with cherry, toothpicks, orange, Cheddar cheese, pineapple chunks
                                        
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Slow Cooker Velveeta Salsa Dip
Made with cilantro, processed cheese, picante sauce or salsa
                                        
Method:   crock pot
 Time:    1-2 hours
                                        
Slow Cooker Hot Habanero Cheese Dip
Made with cheddar cheese, Habanero peppers, American cheese, tomato, bacon, garlic
                                        
Method:   crock pot
 Time:    30-60 minutes
                                        
Cheese 'n Onion Dip
Made with mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, onions
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Mi Tierra's Tex-Mex Chile con Queso
Made with extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, processed cheese product, heavy cream, tomato, yellow onion, jalapeno, tortilla chips
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    30-60 minutes
                                        
Pineapple Cream Cheese Dip
Made with pecans, green bell pepper, cream cheese, crushed pineapple, green onions
                                        
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Cheddar Cheese Spread
Made with salt, red pepper, butter, Cheddar cheese, milk, dry mustard
                                        
 Time:    over 5 hours
                                        
Ham, Cheese, And Pickle Cheese Ball
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
                                        
Caviar Cheesecake
Made with lemon extract, breadcrumbs, butter, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, eggs, onion
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    over 5 hours
                                        
Sweet Pretzel Dip
Made with pretzels, cream cheese, dark brown sugar, vanilla extract
                                        
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Honey-Walnut Sauce
Made with fresh parsley, walnuts, garlic, puff pastry, Brie, egg, butter, honey
                                        
Method:   oven, stovetop
 Time:    30-60 minutes
                                        
Cheddar Beer Cheesecake
Made with butter, egg yolk, sharp cheddar cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon rind
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
Old English Cheese Spread
Made with milk, American cheese, brown mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, spicy vegetable juice, tomato juice, prepared horseradish, green onions
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
Brie Souffle
Made with butter, white sandwich bread, eggs, milk, salt, cayenne pepper or Tabasco sauce, Brie cheese
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    1-2 hours
                                        
Mexican Cheese Balls
Made with pecans, cream cheese, green bell pepper, pimiento, onion, salt
                                        
 Time:    1-2 hours
                                        
Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball
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
                                        
Angel Of Death Cheese Spread
Made with cheesecloth, gorgonzola or bleu cheese, ricotta cheese, garlic, walnuts, sage, salt
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    over 5 hours
                                        
Mexican Con Queso (Velveeta Cheese Dip)
This easy queso recipe will have you dipping your chips in a matter of minutes. Can also add sliced pickled jalapenos to increase the heat.
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Baked Gouda In Puff Pastry
Made with puff pastry, pecans, Gouda cheese
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    30-60 minutes
                                        
Catahoula's Savory Crabmeat Cheesecake
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
                                        
Spinach-Mushroom Cheesecake
Made with breadcrumbs, butter or margarine, frozen spinach, fresh mushrooms, onion, garlic, pimento, cream cheese, feta cheese
                                        
Method:   oven, stovetop
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
Brie with Smoked Salmon and Dill
Made with Brie cheese, smoked salmon, fresh dill
                                        
 Time:    over 5 hours
                                        
Cream Cheese Salsa Dip
Made with cayenne pepper, garlic powder, cream cheese, milk, salsa, ground cumin, onion powder
                                        
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Velveeta Broccoli Dip
Made with garlic powder, frozen chopped broccoli, pasteurized process cheese spread
                                        
Method:   microwave
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Jalapeno Cheesecake
Made with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, egg, garlic, jalapeno jelly
                                        
Method:   stovetop, oven
 Time:    30-60 minutes
                                        
Bacon-Onion Cheesecake
Made with garlic powder, cayenne pepper, wheat cracker crumbs, walnuts, butter, bacon, onion, bacon drippings, cream cheese, eggs
                                        
Method:   oven, stovetop
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
Charlie's Steak House Cheese Spread
Made with Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, cream cheese, onions, ketchup, sour cream or milk, sweet relish, salt and pepper, stuffed olives, garlic
                                        
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
Cream Cheese Caviar Pie
Made with paprika, green onion, lumpfish caviar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Tabasco sauce, fresh parsley
                                        
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Torte
Made with crackers, sun-dried tomatoes, cream cheese, goat cheese, butter, basil pesto
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    1-2 hours
                                        
Macedonian Feta Cheese Spread
Made with lemon, black pepper, feta cheese, olive oil, dried red chili peppers
                                        
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
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