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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Marinated Mozzarella Cubes
Ingredients 1 pound mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 jar (7 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained and cut into bite-size pieces 6 fresh thyme sprigs 2 garlic…
Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
Your guests are in for a sweet surprise when they try this unusual cheese ball…it tastes just like cookie dough! Rolled in chopped pecans, the chip-studded spread is…
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pulls
Ingredients 1 unsliced loaf of (round is preferable) sourdough bread 8-12 oz cheddar cheese, thinly sliced 3 oz bag Oscar Mayer Real Bacon bits 1/2 cup butter, melted…
Fried Caprese Salad
Ingredients 1 large tomato – sliced into 3 – 1/2″ rounds salt/pepper 1 cup all purpose flour 1 egg – beaten 1 cup panko bread crumbs 1 cup…
Buttered Radish and Ricotta Toast
Ingredients 2 slices rye or wheat bread (see note) 1/2 bunch breakfast radishes 1 tablespoon butter Pinch of salt 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1/4 to 1/3 cup fresh…
Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
The best and easiest cheese ball that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. You just can’t go wrong with bacon and ranch together! Ingredients 6 slices bacon, diced…
Ciabatta Crostini with Pimento Cheese and Candied Jalapeños
Ingredients 4 Jalapeños peppers, sliced 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1 3/4 cups sugar 1 teaspoon garlic powder 6 slices bacon 1 ciabatta baguette, sliced (you can use…
Smoked Cheddar and Cherry Jam Pastry Pop Tarts
Ingredients 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed 1/2 cup tart cherry jam 16 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, sliced 1 egg + 1 teaspoon water, lightly beaten salt and pepper,…
Baked Cream Cheese Wontons
No one would ever believe that these crisp, creamy wontons are actually baked, not fried! Plus, they’re unbelievably easy and simple – perfect for a large crowd! Ingredients…
Hot Ham & Cheese Party Rolls
Ingredients 1 can Pillsbury™ refrigerated Classic Pizza Crust ¾ lb deli ham (thinly sliced, but not shaved) 12 slices Swiss cheese (thinly sliced) Glaze ½ cup (8…
