These easy cream cheese appetizers are some of the simplest party foods to create. I always have a package of cream cheese in the fridge because you can mix in such a wide variety of things to make delicious starters to take to parties or to serve while watching a game or your favorite TV show.
We often eat appetizers for dinner, combining small plates like the stuffed mushrooms (first on the list below) with my best bruschetta recipe, a cheese tray with veggies, or this vegan hummus that is so delicious and healthy!
This list of party appetizers has something for everyone! Who needs a main dish when you can have a little bit of everything?
And if you’re a fan of cream cheese, you’ve got to check out these amazing cream cheese dip recipes. So much creamy goodness! Let me know which cream cheese appetizer recipe is your favorite!
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Delicious Hot Shrimp Dip
This hot shrimp dip recipe is so easy to make and turns out delicious every time. We love shrimp and we’re always finding new ways to enjoy it. You’ll love this one!
This classic stuffed mushrooms recipe is probably the most requested appetizer I get from family and friends. It’s the perfect appetizer and only has 3 ingredients!
This Maryland crab dip recipe is one of my favorite appetizers. I’ve been eating Chesapeake Bay Maryland blue crab all my life, and this is a recipe from years of eating crab dip!
This Cream Cheese and Pepper Jelly Appetizer recipe takes so little time and has just three ingredients! If you’ve never tried this starter, you’re in for a treat. Whether this is your first time making
This recipe for Roasted Pepper Cheese Bites is so easy! Have friends dropping over on the fly? You can make these in minutes using Ritz crackers or your favorite crackers!
Want a hot cheese dip that will be a huge hit on game day? This sausage dip with cream cheese and cheddar is so good, you’ll want to throw a party just so you have an excuse to make it again!
If you are a lover of spicy foods then these Taki and cream cheese stuffed jalapenos are for you! Warning, these are not for the faint of heart! Fresh jalapenos are filled with a blend of cheeses and then topped with Taki bread crumbs for the ultimate party food!
Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip is a fast and easy party appetizer that is great for any get-together, from Super Bowl parties to game nights, everyone will love this Buffalo wing dip recipe
It doesn’t get easier than these Cucumber Salmon Bites. These appetisers are delicious and popular at a drinks party or as a light start before dinner.
This Avocado Tomatillo Roll is a unique appetizer with creamy avocados, tangy tomatillos and spicy serrano peppers wrapped in a blanket of cream cheese. This is a nice summer appetizer recipe.
This Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Ball is the ultimate appetizer. Made with cream cheese, jalapeño pepper, Mexican cheese, smoked paprika, Mexican oregano, chipotle powder, and garlic powder then rolled in crispy bacon and diced jalapenos!
Summer sausage, four cheeses, green onions and chives make the flavors in this festive cheese ball out of this world. Make it in no time and watch it disappear!
Low Carb Keto Sausage Balls Recipe With Cream Cheese
See how to make keto sausage balls with cream cheese… 6 ingredients + 25 minutes! This EASY sausage ball recipe makes an irresistible low carb appetizer, meal, or snack.
The Best Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Recipe – Little Sunny Kitchen
Make the best Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball for your next party. With the perfect blend of savory seasonings, it’s an amazing shareable appetizer that nobody can resist.
I have always felt presentation is important, so I have a cabinet for my pretty serving dishes. This multi-tiered dish is nice as it won’t take a lot of room on a table and is so pretty. When I travel I try to buy dishes so I can match the food to the dish, like this festivetray with designs of Mexico. I like how the small dishes come out, so you could put them around the table for easier access.
Variations
Cream cheese pairs so well with so many different ingredients. Serve a block of Philadelphia cream cheese with red pepper jelly poured over it, and you have an easy tasty appetizer recipe your party guests will love that took one minute to make!
Try different jams or jellies. Raspberry jelly and even cranberry sauce or cranberry salsa are both good if you don’t like the heat or red peppers. Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.
For a super easy recipe, make cream cheese roll ups by adding a tablespoon of cream cheese to a piece of prosciutto or other sliced meat and roll it up for a yummy easy cream cheese appetizer.
Try a new flavor combination by adding a slice of green onion, a basil leaf, or a few sprigs of fresh parsley for even more flavor. The combination possibilities are endless for cream cheese snacks and simple appetizers. You’ll have a good time testing new flavors of these finger foods and you’ll be ready for those holiday parties!
Above all, be a good party guest! When taking cream cheese appetizers to a friend’s house, you’ll want to consider whether you’ll have to warm up the dish. The last thing a host needs is to have to go looking for a baking dish or pan, so bring it in an oven-safe container and just pop it in the oven. Don’t forget to set the timer! If it has a garnish, pack it in a separate baggie and add it after it comes out of the oven for the best presentation. Remember to bring a serving spoon, as well.
How long do these cream cheese appetizers keep?
Any leftover cream cheese appetizers can be covered with plastic wrap or placed in an airtight container for 2-3 days. These appetizers don’t stand up well to freezing.
Is there a substitute for cream cheese?
If you had to use something else in place of cream cheese, I’d suggest mascarpone, though it does have a slightly sweet flavor. Greek yogurt or sour cream will work in dips.
