Cheese Recipes

Various cheese recipes, perfect for cocktail appetizers or snack-y finger foods. Try some classic Brie or savory pimento cheese. Beer cheese is delicious with crackers or vegetable dippers. Basil Cheese Torta is a fantastic party occasion recipe (sure to impress your guests)

Appetizer Cheese Torte

Serves/Makes: 8 Cook Time: 1-2 hrs Difficulty: 2/5
Ingredients: Brie cheese wheel, butter, Clove garlic -- minced, walnuts -- chopped, finely chopped ripe olives...view the recipe

Artichoke Cheesecake

Serves/Makes: 10 Cook Time: > 2 hrs Difficulty: 4/5
Ingredients: Butter -- melted, Sheets Phyllo Dough -- thawed, Artichoke Hearts -- marinated, Cream cheese -- Softened, Feta cheese -- Crumbled...view the recipe

Bacon-Onion Cheesecake

Serves/Makes: 12 Cook Time: 2-5 hrs Difficulty: 3/5
Ingredients: stone-ground wheat cracker crumbs, walnuts -- finely chopped, butter -- softened, bacon, chopped onion...view the recipe

Cheese Spread

Serves/Makes: 8 Cook Time: < 30 minutes Difficulty: 2/5
Ingredients: parsley flakes, garlic powder, creamy horseradish, tabasco sauce, mayonnaise...view the recipe

Cheese Spread -2

Serves/Makes: 8 Cook Time: < 30 minutes Difficulty: 3/5
Ingredients: cheese, pimentos, hard cooked eggs, vinegar, milk...view the recipe

Cheesy Football

Serves/Makes: 12 Cook Time: > 5 hrs Difficulty: 2/5
Ingredients: (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened, (8 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, grated parmesan cheese, miracle whip dressing, chopped green onions...view the recipe

Chili and Chicken Cheesecake

Serves/Makes: 16 Cook Time: 2-5 hrs Difficulty: 3/5
Ingredients: chicken-flavored bouillon granules, hot water, cream cheese -- softened, chili powder, hot sauce...view the recipe

Havarti and Tomato Cheesecake

Havarti and Tomato Cheesecake recipe rating (1 reviews)

Serves/Makes: 36 wedges Cook Time: > 2 hrs Difficulty: 4/5
Ingredients: ***Crust***, buttery crackers -- crushed, butter -- melted, ***Cheesecake***, cream cheese -- softened...view the recipe

Roasted Pepper Pesto Cheesecake

Serves/Makes: 24 Cook Time: > 5 hrs Difficulty: 4/5
Ingredients: Cooking spray, dry breadcrumbs, (15-ounce size) fat-free Ricotta cheese, (8-ounce size) light cream cheese ; softened, grated fresh Parmesan cheese...view the recipe

Savory Crab Cheesecake

Serves/Makes: 10 Cook Time: 1-2 hrs Difficulty: 3/5
Ingredients: chopped onion, garlic, minced, butter or margarine, container (15 oz.) light Ricotta Cheese, half-and-half or light cream...view the recipe

Southwestern Cheesecake

Southwestern Cheesecake recipe rating (2 reviews)

Serves/Makes: 16 Cook Time: > 2 hrs Difficulty: 3/5
Ingredients: cream cheese -- softened, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream -- divided, packets taco seasoning mix, eggs -- at room temperature...view the recipe

Spicy Cheese Spread

Serves/Makes: 6 Cook Time: < 30 minutes Difficulty: 2/5
Ingredients: sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, sweet onion, minced, ketchup, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce...view the recipe

Three Cheese Appetizer Cheesecake

Serves/Makes: 16 Cook Time: > 2 hrs Difficulty: 3/5
Ingredients: sesame crackers -- crushed, butter -- melted, ricotta cheese, feta cheese -- finely crumbled, cream cheese -- softened...view the recipe

Wedding Appetizer Cheese Spread

Serves/Makes: 64 pcs Cook Time: < 30 minutes Difficulty: 3/5
Ingredients: sharp cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese, can Spanish olives with pimento (salad olives), green bell pepper, bacon, cooked and crumbled...view the recipe