50 Crowd-Pleasing — In Other Words, Cheesy — Appetizers

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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.

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Warm Honey-Drizzled Feta With Pine Nuts

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Peppery Ranch Cheese Ball

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POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Chile Con Queso Nachos

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Gruyère Gougères

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Lightened-Up Pimento Cheese Dip

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

Get the recipe: four-cheese chorizo queso

POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Grilled Brie With Cherry-Thyme Relish

Peppadew Peppers Stuffed With Whipped Feta

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Mozzarella Sticks

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POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

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

Warm Honey Fig Blue Cheese Dip

Roasted Red Pepper and Bacon Goat Cheese Truffles

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Feta-Stuffed Dates

POPSUGAR Photography | Susannah Chen

Marinated Goat Cheese With Olives

POPSUGAR Photography | Lauren Hendrickson

Mushroom Goat Cheese Queso

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

POPSUGAR Photography | Lauren Hendrickson

Buffalo Chicken Dip

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Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Swirls

Skinny Queso Dip

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POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Parmesan, Black Pepper, and Thyme Crackers

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

Hatch Chile Queso Dip

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POPSUGAR Photography | Camilla Salem

Mushroom and Brie Bruschetta

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3-Cheese Spinach Artichoke Dip

POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Brie and Fig Jam Bites

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POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Pimento Cheese Fondue

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Bacon, Cheddar, and Horseradish Cheese Ball

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Apricot, Goat Cheese, and Almond Bites

Cheesy Chili Dip

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POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Pepper Jelly With Cream Cheese

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