Eggs And Dairy Appetizers

This delicious cheese ball is perfect for any party or gathering. It's easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Parmesan cheese, chopped, cooked chicken, mayonnaise, green onions, dried basil, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, Swiss cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, chili powder, butter or margarine, shortening, egg, water, ham, green chilies, green onions

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This is a fun party appetizer because the finished cheese ball resembles an apple.


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

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Made with lemon extract, breadcrumbs, butter, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, eggs, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with ground beef, Velveeta cheese, salsa, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with paprika, green onion, lumpfish caviar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Tabasco sauce, fresh parsley


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with crackers, sun-dried tomatoes, cream cheese, goat cheese, butter, basil pesto

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with almonds, Worcestershire sauce, green onions, cream cheese, smoked beef slices, cheddar cheese


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with chili powder, cream cheese, crab meat, black olives, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, black pepper, green onions, seasoned salt, pecans


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with French bread, water crackers, Brie cheese, cherry jelly, dried tart cherries, pecans, orange peel

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with garlic powder, cayenne pepper, wheat cracker crumbs, walnuts, butter, bacon, onion, bacon drippings, cream cheese, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with artichoke hearts, Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with ground red pepper, salt, nonstick cooking spray, all-purpose flour, sour cream, French bread, bread crumbs, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with bacon, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, half-and-half, Worcestershire sauce, onion, prepared mustard

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with salt, red pepper, butter, Cheddar cheese, milk, dry mustard


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with bread or bagel chips, sauerkraut juice, bacon, garlic, cream cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, tomato, skim milk, chives, sauerkraut

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with Brie cheese, smoked salmon, fresh dill


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with pecan halves, pecans, shredded coconut, cream cheese, powdered sugar, sweetened dried cranberries, crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, onions

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Combining old English cheese, flour, butter, and Worcestershire sauce, these cheese balls are perfect for gatherings. Bake until golden for a tasty treat.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with garlic salt, Cheddar cheese, butter, sherry, horseradish

Method:   crock pot
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with baguette, butter, brie cheese, brown sugar, water, pecan, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with puff pastry, pecans, Gouda cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with black pepper, salt, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, mayonnaise, red bell peppers, green onion


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with Cheddar cheese, sour cream, ground beef, taco seasoning, taco sauce, refried beans

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with cayenne pepper, salt, butter, sweet red peppers, Brie cheese, bacon, eggs, whipping cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with pecans, cream cheese, green bell pepper, pimiento, onion, salt


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with processed cheese spread, green onion, butter, garlic, brandy, Worcestershire sauce, fresh parsley, paprika, hot pepper sauce, pecans

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with red caviar, hard-cooked eggs, olive oil, lemon juice, mayonnaise, red onion, salt and white pepper, cream cheese, sweet paprika, sour cream


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 butter, potato, sun dried tomatoes, green onion, eggs, whipping cream, garlic, smoked ham

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 black pepper, salt, olive oil, tomatoes, Brie cheese, fresh basil, garlic


Time:   2-5 hours

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 cayenne pepper, garlic powder, cream cheese, milk, salsa, ground cumin, onion powder


Time:   under 30 minutes

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


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with black pepper, garlic powder, dried marjoram, dried dill, whipped butter, cream cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme


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 hot pepper jelly, cream cheese, wheat crackers


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Anaheim chiles, American cheese, green chiles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with garlic powder, fresh basil, sour cream, roasted red peppers, sesame crackers, butter, ricotta cheese, feta cheese, cream cheese, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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

For those who believe a deviled egg can't be a conversation starter, allow these ranch deviled eggs to pleasantly upend your table talk.


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with pecans, chicken, ranch salad dressing mix, cream cheese


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with bacon bits, cream cheese, ranch salad dressing mix, cheddar cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes