Cheese Appetizers
Whipped feta, cheese balls, stuffed peppers, and crostini put cheese at the center of a small plate. These recipes range from cool spreads to warm bites, with herbs, fruit, or chiles adding contrast.
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Tomato, Cheddar, and Bacon Pie
We raised the ante on classic tomato pie with a sour cream crust studded with bacon, layers of colorful tomatoes, and plenty of cheese and herbs to tie…
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
This Cheddar Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball is LOADED with flavor and delicious ingredients! It is a people-pleasing appetizer for sure! Definitely give this a try at your next…
Ricotta Toasts with Poppy Seeds, Orange and Mint
This ricotta-ladened toast is brightened with honey, poppy seeds, orange zest and torn mint. It’s the perfect (and easy) way to start your day. Ingredients 4 thick slices…
Savory Sour Cream Chives Cheesecake with Potato Chip Crust
A savory cheesecake with a crisp kettle-chip crust, inspired by classic sour cream and onion chips and dip but elevated into a rich, elegant appetizer.
Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes the Cheesecake Factory
Ingredients For Salsa Verde 2 tomatillos, diced 4 ounces mild green chilies, drained and diced 1 green onion, minced 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced 1 1⁄4 teaspoons granulated…
Gougères – Traditional Cheese Puffs
èèè Whether you are going to a Michelin star restaurant or at a friend’s house in France, you will most likely be served gougères to accompany your aperitif…
Marinated Mozzarella
Ingredients bocconcini mozzarella (the little balls of fresh mozzarella, you can use the big ones, just cut them into bite size pieces) lemon peel salt peppercorns garlic cloves…
Ham ‘N’ Cheese Pinwheels
Ingredients 1 carton (8 ounces) whipped cream cheese 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts 1 tablespoon ranch salad dressing mix 1 garlic clove, minced 9 thin slices deli ham…
Whipped Feta
Ingredients 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled and at room temperature 3 ounces whipped cream cheese, at room temperature Preparation Add crumbled feta to a food processor and pulse…
Peanut Butter Cheesecake Dip
A light, creamy, healthy dip that tastes like peanut butter cheesecake. Whats nice about this dip besides the taste, is that you could also top it on things, like…
