Cheese Appetizers

Made with vegetable oil, egg whites, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with Brie cheese, almonds or pecans, crackers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with crackers, black pepper, ground red pepper, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, margarine or butter, Dijon mustard, milk, dried dill weed


Time:   under 30 minutes

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Made with fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, chili powder, green onions, dried minced garlic, garlic salt, dried oregeno, crushed red pepper, cumin, hot sauce


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with crackers, crostini, or toast points, almonds, sherry vinegar, sugar, salt, Camembert

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with tortilla chips, margarine, cottage cheese, cream cheese, eggs, sharp Cheddar cheese, green chiles, sour cream, jalapeno cheddar dip, tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with crackers, olive oil, leek, kosher salt, goat cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with walnuts, onion salt, cream cheese, cheddar cold pack cheese spread, blue cheese, celery salt


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with shrimp, salt, cream cheese, diced tomatoes with green chiles, garlic


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Mexican cheese, cream cheese, chili with beans, salsa

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with bacon, pecans, cream cheese, crushed pineapple, green bell pepper, onion, seasoned salt


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with sun-dried tomatoes, breadcrumbs, paprika, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic, onion powder, parsley, oregano, black pepper


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with salt, herbed salt substitute, pimentos, bacon, cream cheese, mayonnaise-type salad dressing, green onion, Cheddar cheese, green olives


Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with salsa, sausage, velveeta cheese

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

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

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with olive oil, herbs de provence, goat cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with red bell pepper, olive oil, onion, garlic, cream cheese, eggs, milk, salt, Parmesan cheese, jarlsberg or swiss cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with olive oil, onion, red bell pepper, wild mushrooms, cream cheese, salt, black pepper, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with crackers, toast points, hazelnuts, Brie cheese, strawberry preserves, balsamic vinegar, strawberries

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, Cheddar cheese, garlic, salt, cream cheese, butter


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with olive juice, pimientos, stuffed olives, dry mustard, cream cheese, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sour cream, condensed cheese soup, green chilies, yellow onion, crushed red pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic, hot sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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


Time:   2-5 hours

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with egg, puff pastry, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, ground ginger, hot pepper jelly, tequila, Brie cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with corn chips, pink peppercorns, cream cheese, blue cheese, port, poppy seeds, black pepper, black olives


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with honey, Brie cheese, olive oil, walnuts, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, herbs de Provence

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with butter, EggBeaters, sour cream, egg whites, egg yolks, cottage cheese, sugar, baking powder

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with lemon juice, fresh basil, cream cheese, garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, fresh dill


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with raspberry preserves, cream cheese, sherry, walnuts


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with process cheese product, jalapenos, Andouille sausage, onion, cilantro

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with water, puff pastry, Camembert cheese, pesto sauce, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with salad oil, egg, Cheddar cheese, flour, salt, cayenne pepper, water, bread crumbs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with tortilla chips, cream cheese, refried beans, no-bean chili, Mexican blend shredded cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with tortilla chips, pickled jalapenos, sugar, lime rind, cream cheese


Time:   over 5 hours

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with caramel sauce, apple juice, cream cheese, brown sugar, sugar, vanilla extract, peanuts, powdered sugar


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with celery, jicama, tortilla chips, onions, jalapeno, olive oil, pepper jack cheese, milk, pico de gallo

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with tortilla chips, salt, Worcestershire sauce, butter, onion, picante sauce, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, paprika, green chile peppers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with green onion, bell pepper, sour cream, tortilla chips, butter or margarine, cream cheese, taco seasoning mix, eggs, Colby/Montery Jack cheese, green chiles

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours