50 Crowd-Pleasing — In Other Words, Cheesy — Appetizers
The secret to choosing a crowd-pleasing party spread is simple: don't skimp on the cheese. While this doesn't apply to vegan partygoers, pretty much everyone else is bound to crowd around anything loaded up with plenty of salty, gooey cheese. We've rounded up 50 options, so you'll have plenty of recipes to choose from when planning your next get-together.
Warm Honey-Drizzled Feta With Pine Nuts
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Peppery Ranch Cheese Ball
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Chile Con Queso Nachos
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Gruyère Gougères
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Lightened-Up Pimento Cheese Dip
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Baked Fontina
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Bacon-Wrapped Cheddar-Stuffed Tater Tot Bombs
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Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
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Cheesy Phyllo Crackers
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Apricot Jalapeño Spread With Cream Cheese
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4-Cheese Queso Dip
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Grilled Brie With Cherry-Thyme Relish
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Peppadew Peppers Stuffed With Whipped Feta
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Mozzarella Sticks
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Nacho Cheese Dip
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Caprese Skewers
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Supreme Pizza Dip
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Totchos
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Cheddar, Corn, and Chipotle Dip
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Warm Honey Fig Blue Cheese Dip
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Roasted Red Pepper and Bacon Goat Cheese Truffles
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Prosciutto-Wrapped Feta-Stuffed Dates
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Marinated Goat Cheese With Olives
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Mushroom Goat Cheese Queso
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Grilled Caprese Bruschetta
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Herbed Cheese Straws
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Baked Chicken Parmesan Poppers
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Brie With Caramel and Sliced Almonds
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Sriracha Nacho Dip
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Everything Bagel Goat Cheese
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
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Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Swirls
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Skinny Queso Dip
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Parmesan, Black Pepper, and Thyme Crackers
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Pumpkin Pecan Baked Brie
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Chili Cheese Pretzel Bites
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Pumpkin Goat Cheese Dip
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Cheese Plate
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Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla
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Baked Goat Cheese
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Brie, Cranberry, and Pancetta Phyllo Bites
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Hatch Chile Queso Dip
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Mushroom and Brie Bruschetta
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3-Cheese Spinach Artichoke Dip
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Brie and Fig Jam Bites
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Pimento Cheese Fondue
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Bacon, Cheddar, and Horseradish Cheese Ball
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Apricot, Goat Cheese, and Almond Bites
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Cheesy Chili Dip
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Pepper Jelly With Cream Cheese
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