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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Cream Cheese-Olive Spread
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened ½ cup finely chopped pimiento-stuffed Spanish olives 1 tablespoon mayonnaise ½ cup chopped pecans ¼ cup chopped fresh chives Stir together cream…
Feta Cheese Truffles
4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 4-ounce container crumbled feta cheese ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons finely chopped onion ¼ teaspoon black pepper ½ cup chopped fresh…
Cheddar Pecan Rounds
Ingredients ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup finely chopped pecans ½ teaspoon ground cayenne…
Shrimp and Feta Stuffed Peppers
20 Jalapeño peppers 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened ½ cup crumbled feta cheese ¼ cup roasted red peppers, finely chopped 1 6-ounce can shrimp, rinsed, drained, and…
Southwest Cheesecake with Chicken
This is best made a day in advance and chilled in the refrigerator for the flavors to blend. Bring to room temperature before serving. The salsa and pesto…
Basil-Pecan Cream Cheese
1 8-ounce package cream cheese; softened ¼ cup butter; softened ½ cup snipped fresh basil ¼ cup pecan pieces 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 clove garlic; minced…
Pecan and Gorgonzola-Coated Grapes
1 cup pecan pieces; finely chopped 6 ounces Gorgonzola cheese (can also use Cambozola); crumbled 4 ounces cream cheese20 seedless red grapes Preheat oven to 325ºF. On a…
Pecan Cheese Crisps
⅞ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon dry mustard ½ cup unsalted butter 2 cups shredded strong cheddar cheese ½ cup pecan pieces ½ teaspoon baking powder Sift together…
Texas Pecan Cheese Balls
½ pounds cheddar cheese; grated ⅛ teaspoon sea salt ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted ¾ cup of all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon paprika 1 cup pecan halves Preheat oven…
Pecan and Gorgonzola-Coated Grapes
1 cup pecan pieces; finely chopped 6 ounces Gorgonzola cheese (can also use Cambozola); crumbled 4 ounces cream cheese 20 seedless red grapes Preheat oven to 325ºF. On…
