cheese appetizer

Fried Brie Bites from Delish.com is a home-run for soft cheese lovers.

Fried Brie Bites

(12.3-oz.) wheel of brie

c. all-purpose flour

eggs,

c. panko bread crumbs

parsley,

Kosher salt

black pepper

vegetable oil, for frying

Cranberry sauce,

I made it today. It was very delicious! Thanks for the recipe!

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This easy cheese appetizer will be a big time party hit. Don't be afraid of frying! After dredging the brie, a quick shallow fry is all you need.

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Savory puffs filled with creamy goats&#039; cheese flavored by parsley, lemon and garlic. You&#039;ll love this take on classic gougeres! 

Cheese Puffs

all-purpose flour (120 grams)

water (240 milliliters)

tsp salt

tsp sugar

tbsp unsalted butter (113 grams)

eggs (Plus an extra for egg wash)

tbsp pecorino romano

oz goats' cheese (room temperature)

parsley

oz cream cheese

cream

lemon juice

tbsp minced garlic

tsp salt (to taste)

tsp black pepper (to taste)

In a medium bowl, beat together all of the ingredients until combined and smooth. You may adjust the amount of cream as some brands of goats&#039; cheese are smoother than others. The filling should be pipable but not runny. You may make the filling a day or two in advance and refrigerate.  Add more cream if needed to thin the mixture out if needed.

For the Filling

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.&nbsp;

In a medium saucepan bring the water, salt, sugar and butter to a rolling boil.&nbsp;

When it boils, immediately take the pan off the heat. Stirring with a wooden spoon, add all the flour at once and stir hard until all the flour is incorporated, 30 to 60 seconds. Return to the heat and cook, stirring for about 30 seconds.

Scrape the mixture into a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or use a hand mixer). Mix at medium speed. With the mixer running, add 4 eggs, 1 egg at a time. Stop mixing after each addition to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Mix until the dough is smooth and glossy and the eggs are completely incorporated. The dough should be thick, but should fall slowly and steadily from the beaters when you lift them out of the bowl.&nbsp;

Pipe 1 to 1.5 inch dollops onto the parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Tap down the points with a wet finger. Brush lightly with an egg wash and then sprinkle with the Pecorino Romano.

Bake at 425F for 15 minutes. Or until golden brown. If your puffs need additional time, lower oven temp to 375F. Pierce the bottoms with a skewer and allow to cool upside down.

Once cooled, poke a hole into the bottom of each puff and then pipe in the filling.&nbsp;

For the Pastry

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How to Make Cheese Puffs

Some of my favorite desserts are eclairs and creampuffs. If I ever make some version of them you know I will be eating most of the final product myself. And to be honest I will totally have some of the raw choux too... 😬 Anyhow, for a while now I wanted to make a savory version of a cream puff and fill it with cheese. I LOVED the goats' cheese spread I used in my spiral vegetable tart so I made a pipable version of that as the filling. Creamy goats' cheese, with a zing of lemon, the bite of garlic, salt and pepper for more flavor and minced parsley for color and a bit of extra depth. These were addictively good, like make multiple batches for a party and people will inhale them. If you have any little helpers in the kitchen, piping the dough and making and piping the filling are really easy and would be a fun little assembly line. More photos and full recipe up on preppykitchen.com

How to Make Cheese Puffs

Creamy brie cheese is topped with sweet fig jam and wrapped in puffed pastry then baked up until golden and the center is melty and gooey. This makes the perfect date night or holiday appetizer and is sure to impress your guests!

Puff Pastry Baked Brie with Fig Jam

1, 8-ounce wheel of brie cheese (slightly chilled)

puff pastry dough (thawed)

All-purpose flour (for dusting)

fig spread

thyme leaves (about two stems)

Rosemary sprigs, chopped walnuts, and sliced dried figs (for garnish, optional)

Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking sheet with parchement paper and set aside.

Using a sharp knife, score the top rind of cheese in a criss-cross pattern, spacing cuts about 1 inch apart.

Roll puff pastry sheet out onto a large cutting board or work surface dusted with flour. Set cheese wheel in the center of the square, and top with 2-3 tablespoons of fig spread. Sprinkle thyme leaves on top.

Fold dough up and over the sides of cheese, pleating it on top to enclose the cheese wheel. Gently pinch dough together in the center to seal gathered pleats. You can tie a bit of kitchen twine on top to hold pleats together if you like, but this is not required.

If the dough is no longer cold after assembling, chill wrapped cheese for at least 20 minutes before baking. Prepared cheese wheel can be wrapped tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerated until ready to bake.

Place wrapped cheese wheel on prepared baking sheet and brush evenly with egg wash. Bake until puff pastry is crisp and golden brown all over, about 25 to 35 minutes. Let baked brie rest for 5 minutes, then transfer to a round serving board. Garnish with sliced figs and rosemary sprigs if desired. Enjoy!

Easy 15-minute Baked Figs with Goat Cheese, walnuts, honey and sage recipe. These baked figs make for an elegant savory appetizer your guests will love!

Baked Figs with Goat Cheese

figs

or 2.8 oz soft goat cheese

walnuts

sage

honey

salt and black pepper

Preheat the oven to 200 °C or 390 °F. Cut off the stems and make an X cut in the top of each fig half way through.

Stuff the figs with soft goat cheese using a teaspoon. Sprinkle some chopped walnuts and sage over your stuffed figs and drizzle them with honey. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. I used Le Creuset rectangular  baking dish for this recipe and it was just the right size.

Broil for about 5 minutes or until they look soft and release juice. Serve them warm or cold with a glass of wine. Enjoy!

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Easy 15-minute Baked Figs with Goat Cheese, walnuts, honey and sage recipe. These roasted figs make for an elegant savory appetizer your guests will love!

This Marinated Cheese recipe is the perfect appetizer! Marinated is the most decadent ingredients, this cheese soaks of the flavor the longer it marinates! Serve with your favorite crackers or celery!

Marinated Cheese

olive oil

white wine vinegar

Tablespoons onions

basil

salt

pepper

garlic cloves, (minced)

block of Sharp Cheddar Cheese

cream cheese

Combine first 9 ingredients in a jar, cover tightly, and share vigorously.  Set aside.

Cut cheddar cheese in half-length wise, then cut crosswise into 1/4 inch slices. Set aside.  Repeat with cream cheese.

Arrange cheese slices alternating in a shallow baking dish, standing slices on edges.&nbsp;

Pour marinade over cheese slices, cover and marinate in fridge at least 8 hours.

Serve with your favorite crackers, celery or french baguette!&nbsp;

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This Marinated Cheese recipe is the perfect appetizer! Marinated in the most decadent ingredients, this cheese soaks up the flavor the longer it marinates! Serve with your favorite crackers or celery!

If you&#39;re looking for a smash hit appetizer that&#39;s easy to make and feeds loads of people, you definitely need to try this simple recipe for unctuous Queso Fundido.

Queso Fundido

Tbsp cooking oil (0.04)

lb. Mexican chorizo, beef or pork (4.58)

queso quesadilla, shredded (5.98)

Preheat oven to 300°F. Remove the chorizo from its casing (if any) and grate the cheese on the largest holes of a box grater.

Set an oven-safe skillet over medium heat, and add the tablespoon of oil. Cook the chorizo for 7 to 8 minutes, until the fat renders and the sausage is bubbly.

Drain the fat from the skillet, reserving 3 tablespoons of chorizo for garnish.  If it&#39;s very greasy, place it on top of paper towels to get as much fat off of it as possible before putting it back in the pan. Top the chorizo with the grated cheese.

Place the skillet in the oven and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.  Place the skillet on a heat-proof surface, garnish with reserved chorizo, and serve immediately.

Easy Homemade Cheese Spread Recipe - Use up your leftover cheese in this amazing party appetizer.

Homemade Cheese Spread

leftover cheese, (any variety, at room temperature)

dry white wine

unsalted butter, (softened)

fresh parsley, (basil, thyme, or rosemary)

garlic

Remove any rinds from hard cheeses. Cut cheeses into 1/2-inch cubes.

Place cheese, wine, butter, herbs, and garlic in a  food processor and blend until smooth, 2 minutes.

Serve as-is or refrigerate for at least one hour for a firmer consistency. This can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Packed with goat cheese, cranberries and winter herbs, this goat cheese ball is perfect for your next holiday get together!

Cranberry Walnut Goat Cheese Ball 

garlic,

oz goat cheese

tsp pepper

thyme

rosemary

dried cranberries, chopped

Crackers

In a medium bowl, stir together garlic, goat...

In a medium bowl, stir together garlic, goat cheese, cream cheese, salt, pepper, ground thyme, dried rosemary, and cranberries.

Once well combined, form the cheese mixture into...

Once well combined, form the cheese mixture into a ball.

Roll the ball in chopped walnuts to coat...

Roll the ball in chopped walnuts to coat evenly. Serve with your favorite crackers!

Bite-size appetizers with shredded cheddar cheese and breakfast sausage - a little spicy and totally addicting!

Sausage-Cheddar Bites

all-purpose flour

baking powder

cayenne pepper

cheddar cheese (about 2 cups shredded)

bulk breakfast sausage

½ large yellow onion (grated)

unsalted butter (melted)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne and black pepper. Add the shredded cheese and toss to evenly coat with the flour mixture. Add the sausage, onion and melted butter, and mix until a cohesive mass forms. Using your hands, break off pieces of the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls (I used a small cookie scoop). Place on the prepared baking sheet about ½-inch apart.

Bake until the sausage is cooked through, about 25 to 30 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the warm sausage bites to a serving platter, insert toothpicks, and serve warm. These are best served as soon as they are baked, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.

This easy appetizer comes together lightning quick with just 3 ingredients: creamy Boursin, pistachios, and hot honey.

Boursin Appetizer with Pistachios and Honey

Boursin cheese (I like the garlic herb flavor)

hot honey (affiliate link)

Prep (Optional)

Let the Boursin come to room temperature for 15 minutes. (Optional &#8211; this just makes it easier to spread, dip, and eat.)

Spread Cheese

Grab a pretty plate or platter &#8211; even just a nice dinner plate will work. Use the back of a spoon to press the Boursin onto the plate in an even layer.

Add Toppings

Top with the pistachios. Drizzle with hot honey.

Serve

Serve with crackers or apple slices. I like to throw a small spoon on the plate to make it easier to spread the dip on the crackers. It&#8217;s so good!

I made this for a family get together and it was very well received. Instead of honey, I put jalapeño jam and loved the flavor. Great Recipe. Thank you!

This was a huge hit at a dinner I just had, instantly regretted not buying a Costco amount of Boursin!! I’ve been telling everyone about it.

Big, BIG hit at a friend's gathering this past weekend. Made it in a disposable pie pan from Dollar Tree, served with regular &amp; whole wheat crackers from Aldi. 
This was a super casual get together, I would likely use a nice, more decorative serving plate and fancier crackers had we not all been hanging out in pajamas. Every single person asked for the "recipe".  
This is a winner FOR SURE!

This is the best. We always make  it with the boursin cheese then top with fig preserves then the pistachios and then drizzle the hot honey on the top. I don’t think you can mess this up. The flavor is fabulous with any combo. It’s always the first thing to go.  Thanks for reminding me of this. YUM!

I made this for our Father’s Day dinner last night, and it was incredible! I tried Mike’s hot honey once and it was too hot for me, so I made my own – two ingredients and amazing!
We are making it again tomorrow night for a bigger family dinner – I hope everyone likes it as much as we do!

This is my official appetizer of summer (OK and beyond). Flavorful, beautiful and overly easy. We served it with crackers and apples, but all agreed that thinly sliced honeycrisp apples are the chef’s kiss.

SO good! I don't know what these flavors work together but THEY DO.

This was so amazing! Loved it, and it’s great with regular honey if you don’t have the hot version or just don’t like the spice, too!

Amazing!!  I took this to a work potluck today and everyone loved it!! So many people were asking for the recipe.  Super easy and a total crowd pleaser!  Thank you for delicious healthy recipes :)

Wow!!! delicious! I recently took this to a work potluck and everyone was raving about it and asking for the recipe.  Super easy and delicious- it checks all the boxes!  Thank you for all the delicious recipes!

I made this for our 4th of July BBQ and it went over so well my brother in law went out and bought more cheese so we could make a second batch! The first one was gone in minutes. So easy and delish, thanks for another great recipe. I will definitely be making it all summer.

This was just ok. Nothing special. Took it to a gathering  this evening and it was gone when we left, but it was the only food on the table and it was close to dinner time. I wouldn't make it again.

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Creamy Boursin spread on a plate, topped with salted pistachios, and drizzled with hot honey. It takes all of 5 minutes and it is SO GOOD.

Full recipe: https://pinchofyum.com/boursin-appetizer-with-pistachios-and-honey

A delicious and quick appetizer featuring creamy burrata cheese topped with crispy, spicy ‘Nduja sausage and a fresh, zesty gremolata. Served with chargrilled ciabatta bread, this dish combines creamy, spicy, and herbaceous flavors for an irresistible starter or light snack.

Burrata with Crispy ‘Nduja and Gremolata Recipe

burrata cheeses

‘Nduja sausage

tbsp Parmigiano Reggiano, shredded large

tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

lemon

Chargrilled ciabatta bread

Prepare the gremolata

Place the garlic, parsley, and lemon zest together on a cutting board. Finely chop them until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs, using a mezzaluna knife if you have one for easier and quicker chopping, or a regular knife if not.

Cook the ‘Nduja

Drizzle a small amount of olive oil into a non-stick pan and heat over medium heat. Add the ‘Nduja and fry for about 2-3 minutes until it becomes slightly crispy, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

Assemble the dish

Arrange the burrata cheeses on a serving plate. Top each with a generous spoonful of the crispy ‘Nduja, then sprinkle with the shredded Parmigiano Reggiano. Finally, scatter the freshly chopped gremolata evenly over the top.

Present the burrata with the chargrilled ciabatta bread on the side for dipping and enjoying together. Serve immediately to appreciate the contrast of textures and fresh flavors.

A sweet and savory Caramel Apple Cheese Ball with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, apples, nutmeg, and caramel that&#039;s ready in 10 minutes and perfect for holiday parties.

Caramel Apple Cheese Ball

walnuts (chopped)

(8-ounce) package cream cheese (room temp)

cheddar cheese

½ medium green apple (diced)

caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzle)

nutmeg

crackers

Toast the walnuts in a pan over medium-high heat just until browned, stirring often, or about 5 minutes. Remove and cool completely.

In a medium bowl, stir together softened cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Stir in apple pieces, nutmeg, and caramel sauce until ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Use your hands to roll into a ball shape.

Spread walnut pieces on a plate or flat surface, and roll the cheese ball to evenly coat the outside.

Drizzle the top with extra caramel sauce and serve with crackers.

These cheese balls sound delicious! Also love the look of them - very pretty! Will be giving them a try!

Truly appreciate the way you made this delicious apple cheese ball. Everything is so nicely described that really helped. Looking forward for more such recipes in future too.

This will be perfect for serving at our holiday party.  Loving all the flavors in this caramel apple cheese ball!

Love the sweet and savory flavor combination. These caramel apple cheese ball look so fancy and exotic. Saving the recipe for upcoming holiday parties.

Seeing how this recipe for a cheese ball is put together just blew my mind!! Looks so good and way fresher than the supermarket ones. Pinning for Tday!

Yum Matt, this looks perfect for Christmas and i look forward to giving it a go!! I agree with what you said about friends and family, it really is a special time of year! Cheers

Thank you for sharing! I can't wait to try this.

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