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 [1], 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
Get the recipe: warm honey-drizzled feta with pine nuts [3]
Peppery Ranch Cheese Ball
Get the recipe: peppery ranch cheese ball [4]
Chile Con Queso Nachos
Get the recipe: chile con queso nachos [5]
Gruyère Gougères
Get the recipe: gruyère gougères [6]
Lightened-Up Pimento Cheese Dip
Get the recipe: lightened-up pimento cheese dip [7]
Baked Fontina
Get the recipe: baked fontina [8]
Bacon-Wrapped Cheddar-Stuffed Tater Tot Bombs
Get the recipe: bacon-wrapped cheddar-stuffed tater tot bombs [9]
Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
Get the recipe: ham and cheese pinwheels [10]
Cheesy Phyllo Crackers
Get the recipe: cheesy phyllo crackers [11]
Apricot Jalapeño Spread With Cream Cheese
Get the recipe: apricot jalapeño spread with cream cheese [12]
4-Cheese Queso Dip
Get the recipe: four-cheese chorizo queso [13]
Grilled Brie With Cherry-Thyme Relish
Get the recipe: grilled brie with cherry-thyme relish [14]
Peppadew Peppers Stuffed With Whipped Feta
Get the recipe: peppadew peppers stuffed with whipped feta [15]
Mozzarella Sticks
Get the recipe: mozzarella sticks [16]
Nacho Cheese Dip
Get the recipe: nacho cheese dip [17]
Caprese Skewers
Get the recipe: caprese skewers [18]
Supreme Pizza Dip
Get the recipe: supreme pizza dip [19]
Totchos
Get the recipe: totchos [20]
Cheddar, Corn, and Chipotle Dip
Get the recipe: cheddar, corn, and chipotle dip [21]
Warm Honey Fig Blue Cheese Dip
Get the recipe: warm honey fig blue cheese dip [22]
Roasted Red Pepper and Bacon Goat Cheese Truffles
Get the recipe: roasted red pepper and bacon goat cheese truffles [23]
Prosciutto-Wrapped Feta-Stuffed Dates
Get the recipe: prosciutto-wrapped feta-stuffed dates [24]
Marinated Goat Cheese With Olives
Get the recipe: marinated goat cheese with olives [25]
Mushroom Goat Cheese Queso
Get the recipe: mushroom goat cheese queso [26]
Grilled Caprese Bruschetta
Get the recipe: grilled caprese bruschetta [27]
Herbed Cheese Straws
Get the recipe: herbed cheese straws [28]
Baked Chicken Parmesan Poppers
Get the recipe: baked chicken parmesan poppers [29]
Brie With Caramel and Sliced Almonds
Get the recipe: brie with caramel and sliced almonds [30]
Sriracha Nacho Dip
Get the recipe: Sriracha nacho dip [31]
Everything Bagel Goat Cheese
Get the recipe: everything bagel goat cheese [32]
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Get the recipe: buffalo chicken dip [33]
Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Swirls
Get the recipe: cranberry brie puff pastry swirls [34]
Skinny Queso Dip
Get the recipe: skinny queso dip [35]
Parmesan, Black Pepper, and Thyme Crackers
Get the recipe: parmesan, black pepper, and thyme crackers [36]
Pumpkin Pecan Baked Brie
Get the recipe: pumpkin pecan baked brie [37]
Chili Cheese Pretzel Bites
Get the recipe: chili cheese pretzel bites [38]
Pumpkin Goat Cheese Dip
Get the recipe: pumpkin goat cheese dip [39]
Cheese Plate
Get the recipe: cheese plate [40]
Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla
Get the recipe: buffalo chicken quesadilla [41]
Baked Goat Cheese
Get the recipe: baked goat cheese [42]
Brie, Cranberry, and Pancetta Phyllo Bites
Get the recipe: brie, cranberry, and pancetta phyllo bites [43]
Hatch Chile Queso Dip
Get the recipe: hatch chile queso dip [44]
Mushroom and Brie Bruschetta
Get the recipe: mushroom and brie bruschetta [45]
3-Cheese Spinach Artichoke Dip
Get the recipe: three-cheese spinach artichoke dip [46]
Brie and Fig Jam Bites
Get the recipe: brie and fig jam bites [47]
Pimento Cheese Fondue
Get the recipe: pimento cheese fondue [48]
Bacon, Cheddar, and Horseradish Cheese Ball
Get the recipe: bacon, cheddar, and horseradish cheese ball [49]
Apricot, Goat Cheese, and Almond Bites
Get the recipe: apricot, goat cheese, and almond bites [50]
Cheesy Chili Dip
Get the recipe: cheesy chili dip [51]
Pepper Jelly With Cream Cheese
Get the recipe: pepper jelly with cream cheese [52]