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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 baked brie with dried fruit in puff pastry

Baked Brie with Dried Fruit In Puff Pastry

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

recipe for baked brie in puff pastry with cranberry chutney

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

recipe for ranch cheese spread

Ranch Cheese Spread

Made with cream cheese, ranch salad dressing mix


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for spicy cheese dip chili con queso

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

recipe for phyllo parcels stuffed with whipped brie and cranberry

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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recipe for herbed goat cheese balls

Herbed Goat Cheese Balls

Made with olive oil, herbs de provence, goat cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for smoked salmon and chive cheesecake

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

recipe for macedonian feta cheese spread

Macedonian Feta Cheese Spread

Made with lemon, black pepper, feta cheese, olive oil, dried red chili peppers


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for pounded cheese and crackers

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

recipe for southwest cheesecake

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

recipe for monterey jack cheese dip

Monterey Jack Cheese Dip

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for batty halloween cheese balls

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

recipe for spicy fiesta cheese ball

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

recipe for brie with herbed walnuts and honey

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


recipe for crab and wild mushroom cheesecake

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

recipe for savory spinach cheesecake

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

recipe for pesto cream cheese spread

Pesto Cream Cheese Spread

Made with pesto sauce, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for hungarian tudish lapein cheese cake

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

recipe for camembert with sherry gastrique

Camembert with Sherry Gastrique

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hazelnut-crusted brie

Hazelnut-Crusted Brie

Made with hazelnuts, egg, Brie cheese rounds, frozen puff pastry

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for low carb bacon cheese dip

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

recipe for texas cheesecake with blue corn tortilla

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

recipe for best-ever cheese ball

Best-Ever Cheese Ball

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for goat cheese and leek appetizers

Goat Cheese And Leek Appetizers

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for herbed goat cheese butter

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

recipe for cheddar blue cheese ball

Cheddar Blue Cheese Ball

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


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for crunchy cheese ball

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

recipe for macadamia nut cheese ball

Macadamia Nut Cheese Ball

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


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for feta cheese-olive spread

Feta Cheese-Olive Spread

Made with garlic, feta cheese, cream cheese, milk, black olives, green olives, parsley


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for caramel apple cheeseball

Caramel Apple Cheeseball

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


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for gorgonzola (blue cheese) dip

Gorgonzola (Blue Cheese) Dip

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for savory herb cheese spread

Savory Herb Cheese Spread

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


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for chilean chili con queso dip

Chilean Chili Con Queso Dip

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for raspberry cheese ball

Raspberry Cheese Ball

Made with raspberry preserves, cream cheese, sherry, walnuts


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cajun cheese dip

Cajun Cheese Dip

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

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for rotel cream cheese dip

Rotel Cream Cheese Dip

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for camembert in puff pastry

Camembert In Puff Pastry

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for molten cheese and sausage (queso fundido con chorizo)

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


recipe for baked brie with strawberry glaze

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

recipe for fried cheese puff

Fried Cheese Puff

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for brie with caramelized onions, pistachio and cranberry

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


recipe for catahoula's savory crabmeat cheesecake

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

recipe for old english cheese spread

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

recipe for salty senorita's fundido dip

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


recipe for baked chili cream cheese dip

Baked Chili Cream Cheese Dip

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon pineapple cheeseball

Bacon Pineapple Cheeseball

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


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cheddar pretzel dip

Cheddar Pretzel Dip

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


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for provolone and pesto layered cheese torte

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

recipe for slow cooker italian cheese dip

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

recipe for olive pimento cheese spread

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


recipe for mexican cream cheese dip

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

recipe for italian herb and garlic cheeseball

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

recipe for smoky cream cheese spread

Smoky Cream Cheese Spread

Made with salt, garlic powder, cream cheese, Liquid Smoke, fresh chives


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for white cheddar, apple and bacon cheesecake

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




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