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
Cheese Appetizers

Tasty recipes for cheese appetizers like cheese balls, cheese dip, and queso
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Baked Brie with Dried Fruit In Puff Pastry
Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Cranberry Chutney
Made with egg, puff pastry, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, ground ginger, hot pepper jelly, tequila, Brie cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Spicy Cheese Dip Chili Con Queso
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
Phyllo Parcels Stuffed with Whipped Brie and Cranberry
Made with Brie cheese, phyllo pastry, cranberries, brown sugar, orange juice, butter
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Smoked Salmon and Chive Cheesecake
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
Macedonian Feta Cheese Spread
Made with lemon, black pepper, feta cheese, olive oil, dried red chili peppers
Time: 2-5 hours
Pounded Cheese And Crackers
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
Southwest Cheesecake
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
Monterey Jack Cheese Dip
Made with tortilla chips, jalapeno chilies, Monterey jack cheese, flour, beer
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Batty Halloween Cheese Balls
Made with corn chips, pink peppercorns, cream cheese, blue cheese, port, poppy seeds, black pepper, black olives
Time: under 30 minutes
Spicy Fiesta Cheese Ball
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
Brie with Herbed Walnuts and Honey
Made with honey, Brie cheese, olive oil, walnuts, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, herbs de Provence
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Crab And Wild Mushroom Cheesecake
Made with olive oil, onion, red bell pepper, wild mushrooms, cream cheese, salt, black pepper, eggs
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Savory Spinach Cheesecake
Made with light cream, nutmeg, bread crumbs, butter, Parmesan cheese, onion, vegetable oil, mushrooms, cream cheese, eggs
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Hungarian Tudish Lapein Cheese Cake
Made with butter, EggBeaters, sour cream, egg whites, egg yolks, cottage cheese, sugar, baking powder
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Camembert with Sherry Gastrique
Made with crackers, crostini, or toast points, almonds, sherry vinegar, sugar, salt, Camembert
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Hazelnut-Crusted Brie
Made with hazelnuts, egg, Brie cheese rounds, frozen puff pastry
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Low Carb Bacon Cheese Dip
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
Texas Cheesecake With Blue Corn Tortilla
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
Best-Ever Cheese Ball
Made with walnuts, blue cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, green bell pepper, pimiento
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Goat Cheese And Leek Appetizers
Made with crackers, olive oil, leek, kosher salt, goat cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Herbed Goat Cheese Butter
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
Cheddar Blue Cheese Ball
Made with walnuts, onion salt, cream cheese, cheddar cold pack cheese spread, blue cheese, celery salt
Time: 2-5 hours
Crunchy Cheese Ball
Made with peanuts or pistachio nuts, cream cheese, mayonnaise, cooked ground ham, parsley, onion, dry mustard, hot pepper sauce
Time: 2-5 hours
Macadamia Nut Cheese Ball
Made with macadamia nuts, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, onion, sweet pickles, salt
Time: 2-5 hours
Feta Cheese-Olive Spread
Made with garlic, feta cheese, cream cheese, milk, black olives, green olives, parsley
Time: under 30 minutes
Caramel Apple Cheeseball
Made with caramel sauce, apple juice, cream cheese, brown sugar, sugar, vanilla extract, peanuts, powdered sugar
Time: 2-5 hours
Gorgonzola (Blue Cheese) Dip
Made with parsley, chives, toasted walnuts, Cognac or cream, Gorgonzola or other blue cheese, cream cheese
Time: under 30 minutes
Savory Herb Cheese Spread
Made with lemon juice, fresh basil, cream cheese, garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, fresh dill
Time: 2-5 hours
Chilean Chili Con Queso Dip
Made with salt and pepper, butter, onion, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, pimiento, Cheddar cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Raspberry Cheese Ball
Made with raspberry preserves, cream cheese, sherry, walnuts
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cajun Cheese Dip
Made with process cheese product, jalapenos, Andouille sausage, onion, cilantro
Method: stovetop, microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Rotel Cream Cheese Dip
Made with shrimp, salt, cream cheese, diced tomatoes with green chiles, garlic
Time: under 30 minutes
Camembert In Puff Pastry
Made with water, puff pastry, Camembert cheese, pesto sauce, egg
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Molten Cheese And Sausage (Queso Fundido Con Chorizo)
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
Baked Brie With Strawberry Glaze
Made with crackers, toast points, hazelnuts, Brie cheese, strawberry preserves, balsamic vinegar, strawberries
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Fried Cheese Puff
Made with salad oil, egg, Cheddar cheese, flour, salt, cayenne pepper, water, bread crumbs
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Brie With Caramelized Onions, Pistachio And Cranberry
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
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
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
Salty Senorita's Fundido Dip
Made with celery, jicama, tortilla chips, onions, jalapeno, olive oil, pepper jack cheese, milk, pico de gallo
Method: stovetop, microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Chili Cream Cheese Dip
Made with Mexican cheese, cream cheese, chili with beans, salsa
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon Pineapple Cheeseball
Made with bacon, pecans, cream cheese, crushed pineapple, green bell pepper, onion, seasoned salt
Time: 2-5 hours
Cheddar Pretzel Dip
Made with yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, Cheddar cheese, garlic, salt, cream cheese, butter
Time: under 30 minutes
Provolone And Pesto Layered Cheese Torte
Made with baguettes or crackers, pine nuts, provolone cheese, cream cheese, butter, garlic, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Italian Cheese Dip
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
Olive Pimento Cheese Spread
Made with olive juice, pimientos, stuffed olives, dry mustard, cream cheese, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican Cream Cheese Dip
Made with tortilla chips, cream cheese, refried beans, no-bean chili, Mexican blend shredded cheese
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Italian Herb And Garlic Cheeseball
Made with sun-dried tomatoes, breadcrumbs, paprika, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic, onion powder, parsley, oregano, black pepper
Time: 1-2 hours
Smoky Cream Cheese Spread
Made with salt, garlic powder, cream cheese, Liquid Smoke, fresh chives
Time: under 30 minutes
White Cheddar, Apple And Bacon Cheesecake
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
Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.
Keeping a can of frozen orange juice concentrate in the freezer means you can make more than just orange juice. Try it in a variety of orange-flavored recipes.
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.

































































