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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Strozzapreti (Swiss Chard and Cheese Dumplings)
In Corsica, these herb-packed cheese dumplings showcase the wild greens of the island and make a great starter course to a summer meal. Ingredients 2 bunches Swiss chard…
Ricotta and Honey Sandwich
A dollop of ricotta on earthy-sweet oat bread is delicious; add a drizzle of sourwood honey and it’s elevated to the exquisite. For a bit of sophisticated heat,…
Grilled Corn and Ricotta Dip
Nothing tops bubbling, hot-from-the-oven cheese dip—unless that dip is also loaded with fresh, sweet, lightly charred summer corn and fresh herbs. Ingredients 6 ears of corn, shucked 1…
Goat Cheese Crostini with Olive Tapenade
Your guests will love this Grilled Crostini with Olive Tapenade recipe. Grill the bread slices early the day of the gathering. Cool and store in tightly sealed zip-top…
Cream Cheese, Cranberry and Bacon Pinwheels
Ingredients 8 Spinach and Herb Flour Tortillas 2 8-ounce packaged cream cheese – softened 1 6-ounce package Feta or Goat Cheese crumbles 4 slices thick bacon cooked and…
Ricotta Meatballs
Ricotta meatballs swimming in a classic arrabbiata sauce made with the finest San Marzano tomatoes and a sprinkle of fontina cheese melted under the broiler. Ingredients 1 lb…
Piquillo Peppers Stuffed with Goat Cheese
Piquillo Peppers Stuffed with Goat Cheese make the perfect appetizer or small-plate tapas. Serve these at a Spanish Paella party along with other tapas. They are easy and…
Smashed Blackberry and Goat Cheese Toasts
What’s great about this recipe is that it’s uniquely scaled for you, a duo, or a whole damn crew. The blackberry jam keeps nicely in the refrigerator for…
Crispy Ham and Cheddar Roll
Ingredients 1 package sliced soft white bread 1 jar red pepper jelly (1/2 cup reserved for serving) 1/2 pound thinly sliced ham 2 cups Borden® Cheese Mild cheddar…
Nut and Cheese Gougères
You can portion and freeze these gougères in advance, then bake them just before guests arrive (you may need to add a few minutes of baking time). This…
