Cheese Appetizer Recipes

Caprese salad skewers. Perfect for holiday parties.

Parmesan chicken bites are quickly prepared in the air fryer.

A favorite appetizer — mushroom caps stuffed with cream cheese filling.

Spicy taco dip with layers of sour cream, lettuce, cheese, and peppers.

Layers of corn with Mexican cream, lime juice, cotija cheese, and spices.

Easy homemade cheese queso that's creamy and spicy and great for dipping.

Marshmallow and cream cheese make a tasty fruit dip!

This is my jazzed up version of classic queso dip taken to a heartier level, perfect for football games, tailgating or for taking along to pot lucks in a slow cooker! This is a serious crowd-pleaser that is served hot as a dip, spooned over crisp tortilla chips nacho-style, or rolled up in a warm flour tortilla! The heat can be turned up or down with the addition of jalapenos to taste.

Benedictine dip is a Kentucky Derby party staple--and this one requires simple ingredients and is easy to make ahead, chill, and serve when your guests arrive!

This is said to be the closest to the rangoon served at a certain Asian food chain. The rangoon can also be deep-fried instead of baked.

These yummy, fragrant breads are easy to make and gluten free.

An easy, velvety smooth cheese sauce for serving over nachos or as a dip.

Basic chicken taquitos with a little bit of spice. Quick and easy appetizer or main dish.

Gooey cheese and zesty jalapeños delight in each bite of these poppers!

On the streets of Santa Maria, California, street vendors (think an ice cream man with a 'trash can' full of hot corn on the cob instead of ice cream) roam the sidewalks selling corn on the cob for a dollar an ear! They slide a wooden skewer in one end for you to hold the corn. We crave it often and it's become a regular on our Saturday grill nights! Give it a try. You'll be surprised!

Easy artichoke dip that's rich and creamy and oven-baked to perfection.

The dressing in this Caesar salad has the perfect balance of ingredients.

Air fryer nachos are a quick and easy appetizer everyone enjoys.

Try these quick and easy pizza rolls stuffed with pepperoni and cheese.

One-pot cheese fondue recipe made with white wine, Swiss, and Gruyere.

Brisket- and cream cheese-stuffed, bacon-wrapped jalapenos with a BBQ glaze. This recipe requires pre-cooked brisket. It is a great recipe to use up any leftover brisket.

Microwave quesadillas are a quick budget snack for dorm living.

Beer battered, deep fried, these cheese curds are a real Wisconsin treat.

These easy air-fried pasta chips make a cheesy, crunchy, delicious treat!