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Cheese Appetizers

Cheese Appetizers

Tasty recipes for cheese appetizers like cheese balls, cheese dip, and queso



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recipe for slow cooker artichoke and cheese dip

Slow Cooker Artichoke And Cheese Dip

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for roasted pepper pesto cheesecake

Roasted Pepper Pesto Cheesecake

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

recipe for tropical cream cheese spread

Tropical Cream Cheese Spread

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


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for brie in chafing dish

Brie In Chafing Dish

Made with Brie cheese, almonds or pecans, crackers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for christmas 4-cheese cheese ball

Christmas 4-Cheese Cheese Ball

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

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recipe for cream cheese and sauerkraut spread

Cream Cheese And Sauerkraut Spread

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

recipe for jalapeno pie

Jalapeno Pie

Made with non-stick cooking spray, Cheddar cheese, jalapeno slices, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cranberry ambrosia-cream cheese spread

Cranberry Ambrosia-Cream Cheese Spread

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


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cheese 'n onion dip

Cheese 'n Onion Dip

Made with mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, onions

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked cheese balls

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

recipe for golden bee cheese

Golden Bee Cheese

Made with garlic salt, Cheddar cheese, butter, sherry, horseradish

Method:   crock pot
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for brown derby cream cheese and avocado dip

Brown Derby Cream Cheese And Avocado Dip

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for brie with hot pecan caramel sauce

Brie With Hot Pecan Caramel Sauce

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked gouda in puff pastry

Baked Gouda In Puff Pastry

Made with puff pastry, pecans, Gouda cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for garlic cheese spread

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

recipe for pastry wrapped pineapple cream cheese

Pastry Wrapped Pineapple Cream Cheese

Made with apples, crackers, egg yolk, flour, butter, crushed pineapple, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker beef and bean nacho dip

Slow Cooker Beef And Bean Nacho Dip

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

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for brie souffle

Brie Souffle

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for deep fried camembert with raspberry sauce

Deep Fried Camembert With Raspberry Sauce

Made with raspberry preserves, vegetable oil, sesame seeds, fine bread crumbs, egg, Camembert cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican cheese balls

Mexican Cheese Balls

Made with pecans, cream cheese, green bell pepper, pimiento, onion, salt


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for party cheese balls

Party Cheese Balls

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

recipe for queso blanco

Queso Blanco

Made with fresh cilantro, Serrano pepper, cheese, green chilies, half and half, onion, cumin, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for berries and cheese appetizer

Berries and Cheese Appetizer

Made with honey, olive oil, champagne vinegar, fresh red raspberries, fresh blackberries, goat cheese, cream cheese, pine nuts, bread crumbs, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for french quarter cheese

French Quarter Cheese

Made with pecans, cream cheese, garlic, onion, butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, prepared yellow mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for blue cheese appetizer tart

Blue Cheese Appetizer Tart

Made with pine nuts, roasted red bell peppers, all-purpose flour, butter, water, cream cheese, blue cheese, whipping cream, egg, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for dried apricots with blue cheese

Dried Apricots with Blue Cheese

Made with pecan or walnut halves, Cambozola or Gorgonzola cheese, cream cheese, black pepper, dried apricot halves, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tomato basil and brie spread

Tomato Basil and Brie Spread

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


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cheesy chili pepper dip

Cheesy Chili Pepper Dip

Made with tortilla chips, poblano chiles, Anaheim chile peppers, onion, vegetable oil, green onion, garlic, evaporated milk, Monterey Jack cheese, white cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheese & paprika dip

Cheese & Paprika Dip

Made with paprika, cream cheese, margarine, parsley, chives, milk


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for boursin cheese spread

Boursin Cheese Spread

Made with black pepper, garlic powder, dried marjoram, dried dill, whipped butter, cream cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for molded cheese spread

Molded Cheese Spread

Made with cream cheese, hot pepper sauce, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, walnuts or pecans, green bell pepper, onion, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, prepared mustard


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pepper jelly & cream cheese appetizer

Pepper Jelly & Cream Cheese Appetizer

Made with hot pepper jelly, cream cheese, wheat crackers


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for white cheese dip at mexican restaurants

White Cheese Dip at Mexican Restaurants

Made with Anaheim chiles, American cheese, green chiles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for three cheese appetizer cheesecake

Three Cheese Appetizer Cheesecake

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

recipe for havarti and tomato cheesecake

Havarti and Tomato Cheesecake

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


recipe for chicken cheese ball

Chicken Cheese Ball

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


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ranch cheese ball

Ranch Cheese Ball

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creamy three cheese dip

Creamy Three Cheese Dip

Made with Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, milk, sharp Cheddar cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for holiday cheese log

Holiday Cheese Log

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


Time:   over 2 hours

recipe for sweet pineapple, date, and pecan cheese ball

Sweet Pineapple, Date, And Pecan Cheese Ball

Made with pecans, cream cheese, pineapple ice cream topping, white raisins, dates


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ham pineapple cheese spread

Ham Pineapple Cheese Spread

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


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for goat cheese and ricotta terrine

Goat Cheese and Ricotta Terrine

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


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker broccoli cheese dip

Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Dip

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

recipe for slow cooker spicy cheese and meat dip

Slow Cooker Spicy Cheese And Meat Dip

Made with salsa, sausage, velveeta cheese

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


recipe for savory crab cheesecake

Savory Crab Cheesecake

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

recipe for slow cooker white beer cheese dip

Slow Cooker White Beer Cheese Dip

Made with Asadero cheese, beer, prepared horseradish, garlic, Tabasco sauce, onion, jalapeno peppers

Method:   crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for feta cheese spinach dip

Feta Cheese Spinach Dip

Made with cream cheese, feta cheese, spinach, onions, garlic, milk, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cranberry nut cheese ball

Cranberry Nut Cheese Ball

Made with vanilla wafers, cream cheese, ground ginger, dried cranberries, walnuts


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for smoked salmon and gruyere cheesecake

Smoked Salmon And Gruyere Cheesecake

Made with smoked salmon, salt, butter, bread crumbs, Gruyere cheese, fresh dill, onion, cream cheese, eggs, half and half

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for spinach-mushroom cheesecake

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


recipe for cream cheese and grapes spread

Cream Cheese and Grapes Spread

Made with crackers, green grapes, shallots, cream cheese, prepared mango chutney, curry powder, brandy, almonds


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker hot habanero cheese dip

Slow Cooker Hot Habanero Cheese Dip

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bacon and swiss cheese dip

Bacon And Swiss Cheese Dip

Made with buttery crackers, cream cheese, ranch salad dressing, Swiss cheese, green onion, bacon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for warm cheese dip with salsa verde

Warm Cheese Dip With Salsa Verde

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

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes




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