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Petit Toasts with Brie, Fig, and Thyme

Impress your guests with toasts topped with Brie cheese, fig preserves, and a sprinkle of thyme at your next dinner party.

By Saveur

Romano Cheese Crisp

French bread topped with a delicious cheese spread makes for great finger food.

By JulietAR

Feta Cheese Foldovers

Golden puffed pastries are filled with a feta cheese mixture. These can be made ahead, and popped into the oven after your guests arrive.

By Christine L.

Videos to Watch

How to Build the Perfect Cheese Board

Spinach and Ricotta Puff Pastry Christmas Tree

Cranberry Brie Bites

Cream Cheese,Havarti, and Parmesan Herbed Tree

Insanely Amazing Jalapeno Cheese Dip

Spicy Baked Feta (Feta Psiti)

"Code Red" Cheese Spread

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Caprese on a Stick

Serve your Caprese salad on toothpicks for a fun, easy appetizer. It takes just a few minutes to thread mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves onto the picks and drizzle with olive oil.

By ALZ

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Pine Cone Cheese Ball

Chef John's show-stopping pine cone cheese ball is a welcome addition to any holiday party spread and a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

By Chef John

Halloumi Cheese Fingers

Fry or grill this Cypriot-style cheese and serve with a Greek salad and crusty bread for a complete meal.

By Linda

Tuscan Cream Cheese Spread

Spread your bread with the earthy flavors of the Italian countryside. Cream cheese, garlic, artichoke hearts, olives, green onions, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley and chives all converge to make a rich and colorful appetizer.

By HOFFIUS

Brie Cheese Appetizer

Chunky preserves are sandwiched between a halved wheel of Brie and a ready-made puff-pastry crust. Fresh from the oven, they become a creamy blend of sweet and savory.

By Susan Jackson

Asiago Toasted Cheese Puffs

The herbs nicely compliment the Asiago's nutty undertones.

By Alison Brune

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Mouth-Watering Stuffed Mushrooms

A restaurant-worthy appetizer stuffed with cream cheese, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and a hint of heat.

By Angie Gorkoff

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Jalapeno Popper Spread

This is an easy cream cheese spread to make, and it tastes just like the jalapeno poppers you wish you could make yourself! The hardest part of this recipe is not eating it all by yourself!

By Denise Millar Ramsey

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Double Tomato Bruschetta

Bruschetta is a traditional Italian item in which small slices of bread are topped with such things as tomato, basil, and mozzarella cheese, as is the case in this delightful recipe.

By Laurie Thompson

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Artichoke & Spinach Dip Restaurant Style

Alfredo sauce brings a rich, creamy twist to an old favorite. Serve this hot dip with bread sticks, chips or crackers.

By TERRAD

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Hot Artichoke and Spinach Dip II

Who can deny the popularity of artichokes and spinach blended with cheeses? Try this hot, flavorful dip with toasted bread or tortilla chips.

By TIFFANY BRENNAN

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Seven Layer Taco Dip

Seven layer taco dip made with refried beans, sour cream, and salsa is the perfect platter for parties and family get-togethers.

By SUE CASE

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Southwestern Egg Rolls

An assortment of traditional Southwestern-style ingredients are wrapped inside small flour tortillas and deep fried.

By Jackie

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Grilled Bacon Jalapeno Wraps

Cream cheese-filled jalapeno poppers are wrapped with bacon and grilled for this easy party snack.

By Miss G.

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Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs

These deviled eggs include bacon and shredded cheddar cheese. Better than your ordinary deviled eggs.

By USEREMILY3260

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Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball

A sweet switch from the usual cheese ball. Cream cheese and butter are sweetened and blended with miniature chocolate chips, then rolled in chopped pecans.

By Kim

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Spinach Brownies

Spinach and mozzarella cheese are baked together to make irresistible savory appetizer treats.

By BOWLINGNUT

Florentine Artichoke Dip

Parmesan cheese bubbles on the surface of this rich chafing-dish dipper that gets its tang from marinated artichokes. Three cloves of garlic punch up the flavor of this favorite appetizer.

By Stephanie S.

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Fruit Dip II

This is a really light and fluffy fruit dip that is great at parties, holidays, or any time! Serve with fruit of your choice.

By Crystal Gossett

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Best Ever Jalapeno Poppers

This crowd-pleasing jalapeno poppers recipe is made with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and bacon.

By HLSANDS

Bacon and Tomato Cups

Little buttermilk biscuit cups are baked with a savory mixture of bacon and tomato inside.

By TABKAT

Amy's Cilantro Cream Sauce

A spicy light green sauce fragrant with cilantro. Refreshing.

By AMYKINS

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Toasted Garlic Bread

Quick and scrumptious garlic bread that will complement any Italian meal. Melted mozzarella is optional, but delicious!

By Clair

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Party Pinwheels

It's easy to make lots and lots of these cream-cheese-based rounds: Simply use extra-large tortillas and roll them up with the smooth and crunchy filling.

By MADDIES MOM

Chicken and Broccoli Braid

This clever recipe makes innovative use of prepared crescent roll dough. A cheesy chicken and chopped broccoli mixture fills the center.

By Kelly Grimes

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Cream Cheese Penguins

Just imagine a cute display of penguins, made with black olives, carrots and cream cheese! You can add scarves and hats by using fresh red pepper strips, or canned pimentos cut into different shapes. Use frilly toothpicks if you can.

By Valerie Cain Cuff

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Best-Ever Party Appetizer

"Code Red" Cheese Spread

Cheese Ball Recipes

Greek Saganaki

Most Made Today

Mouth-Watering Stuffed Mushrooms

Baked Ham and Cheese Party Sandwiches

Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs

Stuffed Cream Cheese Mushrooms

Southern Pimento Cheese

Garlic and Parmesan Chicken Wings

Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders

Chef John's Deviled Eggs

Great Garlic Bread

Fully Loaded Deviled Eggs

Recipe of the Day

By Saveur

By JulietAR

By Christine L.

Videos to Watch

How to Build the Perfect Cheese Board

Spinach and Ricotta Puff Pastry Christmas Tree

Cranberry Brie Bites

Cream Cheese,Havarti, and Parmesan Herbed Tree

Insanely Amazing Jalapeno Cheese Dip

Spicy Baked Feta (Feta Psiti)

"Code Red" Cheese Spread

By ALZ

By Chef John

By Linda

By HOFFIUS

By Susan Jackson

By Alison Brune

By Angie Gorkoff

By Denise Millar Ramsey

By Laurie Thompson

By TERRAD

By TIFFANY BRENNAN

By SUE CASE

By Jackie

By Miss G.

By USEREMILY3260

By Kim

By BOWLINGNUT

By Stephanie S.

By Crystal Gossett

By HLSANDS

By TABKAT

By AMYKINS

By Clair

By MADDIES MOM

By Kelly Grimes

By Valerie Cain Cuff