Made with corn chips, pink peppercorns, cream cheese, blue cheese, port, poppy seeds, black pepper, black olives
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheese Appetizers

Tasty recipes for cheese appetizers like cheese balls, cheese dip, and queso
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Batty Halloween Cheese Balls
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
Camembert with Sherry Gastrique
Made with crackers, crostini, or toast points, almonds, sherry vinegar, sugar, salt, Camembert
Method: stovetop
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
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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
Cream Cheese Christmas Wreath
Made with salt, herbed salt substitute, pimentos, bacon, cream cheese, mayonnaise-type salad dressing, green onion, Cheddar cheese, green olives
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Tomato Basil and Brie Spread
Made with black pepper, salt, olive oil, tomatoes, Brie cheese, fresh basil, garlic
Time: 2-5 hours
Beer Cheese Spread
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
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
Brown Derby Cream Cheese And Avocado Dip
Made with salt, avocado, cream cheese, butter, celery salt, chives
Time: under 30 minutes
Raspberry Cheese Ball
Made with raspberry preserves, cream cheese, sherry, walnuts
Time: 30-60 minutes
Camembert In Puff Pastry
Made with water, puff pastry, Camembert cheese, pesto sauce, egg
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 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
Ham Pineapple Cheese Spread
Made with chopped pecans, chunked ham, cream cheese, crushed pineapple
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Spicy Cheese And Meat Dip
Made with salsa, sausage, velveeta cheese
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Cranberry Nut Cheese Ball
Made with vanilla wafers, cream cheese, ground ginger, dried cranberries, walnuts
Time: 2-5 hours
Cream Cheese and Grapes Spread
Made with crackers, green grapes, shallots, cream cheese, prepared mango chutney, curry powder, brandy, almonds
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Fiesta Cheesecake
Made with cream cheese, monterey jack cheese, green chiles, sour cream, ground red pepper, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, green onions, tomato
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Cajun Cheese Dip
Made with process cheese product, jalapenos, Andouille sausage, onion, cilantro
Method: stovetop, microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Queso Blanco
Made with fresh cilantro, Serrano pepper, cheese, green chilies, half and half, onion, cumin, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Byron's Famous Killer Cheese Dip
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
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
Goat Cheese And Leek Appetizers
Made with crackers, olive oil, leek, kosher salt, goat cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pastry Wrapped Pineapple Cream Cheese
Made with apples, crackers, egg yolk, flour, butter, crushed pineapple, cream cheese
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cheddar Pretzel Dip
Made with yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, Cheddar cheese, garlic, salt, cream cheese, butter
Time: under 30 minutes
Parmesan Puffs II (low carb)
Made with vegetable oil, egg whites, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Rotel Cream Cheese Dip
Made with shrimp, salt, cream cheese, diced tomatoes with green chiles, garlic
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
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
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
French Quarter Cheese
Made with pecans, cream cheese, garlic, onion, butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, prepared yellow mustard
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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
Savory Herb Cheese Spread
Made with lemon juice, fresh basil, cream cheese, garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, fresh dill
Time: 2-5 hours
Sugared Jalapenos On Cream Cheese
Made with tortilla chips, pickled jalapenos, sugar, lime rind, cream cheese
Time: over 5 hours
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
Cheese & Paprika Dip
Made with paprika, cream cheese, margarine, parsley, chives, milk
Time: 1-2 hours
Tropical Cream Cheese Spread
Made with honey, sweetened flaked coconut, cream cheese, peach preserves or orange marmalade, crushed pineapple
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Caramel Apple Cheeseball
Made with caramel sauce, apple juice, cream cheese, brown sugar, sugar, vanilla extract, peanuts, powdered sugar
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.
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.

































































