Cheese Appetizers

Made with garlic powder, frozen chopped broccoli, pasteurized process cheese spread

Method:   microwave
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 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 Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, milk, sharp Cheddar cheese


Time:   under 30 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

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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 bread or bagel chips, sauerkraut juice, bacon, garlic, cream cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, tomato, skim milk, chives, sauerkraut

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with Cheddar cheese, sour cream, ground beef, taco seasoning, taco sauce, refried beans

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 cream cheese, feta cheese, spinach, onions, garlic, milk, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with ground red pepper, salt, nonstick cooking spray, all-purpose flour, sour cream, French bread, bread crumbs, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Looking for a tasty yet low-carb dip? Try this bacon cheese dip made with blue cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream. It's creamy, a bit spicy, and loaded with crumbled bacon...


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with ground beef, Velveeta cheese, salsa, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with garlic powder, fresh basil, sour cream, roasted red peppers, sesame crackers, butter, ricotta cheese, feta cheese, cream cheese, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with bacon bits, cream cheese, ranch salad dressing mix, cheddar cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with garlic salt, sour cream, cream of celery soup, frozen chopped broccoli, Mexican Velveeta cheese, Velveeta cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, ground red pepper, egg, all-purpose flour, sour cream, French bread baguette, roasted red bell pepper strips

Method:   oven
Time:   over 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 sharp white cheddar cheese, large eggs, cream cheese, bacon, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, lemon juice, Granny Smith apples, light brown sugar...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with hot pepper jelly, cream cheese, wheat crackers


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Anaheim chiles, American cheese, green chiles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with oil from sun-dried tomatoes, buttery crackers, butter, cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, eggs, Havarti cheese, sun-dried tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with pine nuts, kalamata olives, ricotta cheese, goat cheese, salt and pepper, chives, pesto sauce, sun-dried tomato


Time:   2-5 hours

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 Brie cheese, phyllo pastry, cranberries, brown sugar, orange juice, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with light cream, nutmeg, bread crumbs, butter, Parmesan cheese, onion, vegetable oil, mushrooms, cream cheese, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with Crackers, melba toast or thinly sliced French bread, butter, goat cheese, fresh parsley, fresh dill, dried dill, fresh chives, black pepper


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with parsley, chives, toasted walnuts, Cognac or cream, Gorgonzola or other blue cheese, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with black pepper, salt, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, mayonnaise, red bell peppers, green onion


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with processed cheese spread, green onion, butter, garlic, brandy, Worcestershire sauce, fresh parsley, paprika, hot pepper sauce, pecans

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

This is a fun party appetizer because the finished cheese ball resembles an apple.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with pecans, chicken, ranch salad dressing mix, cream cheese


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with hot sauce, garlic, green onions, parsley, pecans, red bell pepper, cream cheese, blue cheese, hard-cooked eggs


Time:   over 2 hours

Made with garlic, butter or margarine, ricotta cheese, half-and-half or light cream, dijon mustard, all-purpose flour, eggs, crab meat

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with baguette or toasted croutons, water, egg yolk, Brie cheese, sparkling wine or brandy, dried apricots, walnuts, puff pastry

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with fresh parsley, cream cheese, blue cheese, Cheez Whiz, process cheese product, MSG, Old English cheese, Worcestershire sauce, onion, pecans


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with pesto sauce, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with pecan halves, pecans, shredded coconut, cream cheese, powdered sugar, sweetened dried cranberries, crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, avocado, cream cheese, butter, celery salt, chives


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with baguette, butter, brie cheese, brown sugar, water, pecan, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with crackers, nuts, butter or stick margarine, onion, dried cranberries, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, vegetable oil, brie cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with black pepper, salt, olive oil, tomatoes, Brie cheese, fresh basil, garlic


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with almonds, Worcestershire sauce, green onions, cream cheese, smoked beef slices, cheddar cheese


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

Made with chopped pecans, chunked ham, cream cheese, crushed pineapple


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with red pepper, celery, carrot, bread sticks, tortilla chips, green salsa, cream cheese, fresh cilantro

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with tortilla chips, jalapeno chilies, Monterey jack cheese, flour, beer

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with walnuts, blue cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, green bell pepper, pimiento

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with macadamia nuts, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, onion, sweet pickles, salt


Time:   2-5 hours

Picture this: rich, molten cheese mingling with savory chorizo, paired with perfectly crisp tortilla chips. If that doesn't sound like a good time...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with baguettes or crackers, pine nuts, provolone cheese, cream cheese, butter, garlic, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with dried basil, ground anise, garlic powder, hot or sweet Italian sausage, process cheese product, chunky salsa, ground fennel

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours