Cheese Appetizers

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 pecans, chicken, ranch salad dressing mix, cream cheese


Time:   30-60 minutes

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


Time:   under 30 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 pecans, cream cheese, pineapple ice cream topping, white raisins, dates


Time:   under 30 minutes

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 salsa, sausage, velveeta cheese

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

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with breadcrumbs, butter or margarine, frozen spinach, fresh mushrooms, onion, garlic, pimento, cream cheese, feta cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
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 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 egg, puff pastry, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, ground ginger, hot pepper jelly, tequila, Brie cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with cream cheese, ranch salad dressing mix


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 crackers, black pepper, ground red pepper, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, margarine or butter, Dijon mustard, milk, dried dill weed


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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 pesto sauce, cream cheese


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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 peanuts or pistachio nuts, cream cheese, mayonnaise, cooked ground ham, parsley, onion, dry mustard, hot pepper sauce


Time:   2-5 hours

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


Time:   2-5 hours

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


Time:   2-5 hours

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


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with salt and pepper, butter, onion, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, pimiento, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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


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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes