Thanksgiving cheese appetizers – Varied appetizer ideas.
Simple and delicious recipes for cheese appetizers.
Treat your guests to a variety of cheese appetizers as an appetizer at your Thanksgiving dinner. In this overview, you’ll find uncomplicated and tasty recipes that focus on different cheeses and offer a pleasing variety of flavo
Pumpkin Pie Cheese and Crackers
Parmesan and Chive Crisps
Cheesy Bacon Holiday Crack
Baked Brie with Cranberry-Pecan-Bacon Crumble
Crostini with Parmesan, Pear, and Caramelized Shallots
Thanksgiving Cranberry Blue Cheese Appetizer
Mini Mac and Cheese Bites
Baked Brie with Fig Compote
Thanksgiving Pumpkin Cheese Ball
Baked Brie with Cranberry-Pecan-Bacon Crumble
Baked Brie with Cranberry-Pecan-Bacon CrumbleAn easy, cheesy Baked Brie recipe with cranberries, pecans, and bacon crumble.Prep time: about 20 minutesTotal time: about 110 minutesIngredients for 4 servings:4 strips bacon2 tablespoons candied pecans or walnuts, finely chopped2 tablespoons dried cranberries, finely chopped6 dried apricots, finely chopped1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped2 teaspoons red wine vinegarKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to tasteOne 7 oz round high-quality Brie, preferably from FranceSliced baguette, crackers, and apple and/or pear slices, for servingInstructions:Preheat the oven to 325°F. Bake bacon strips for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Let them cool down and chop.In a bowl, combine the chopped bacon, cranberries, apricots, rosemary, vinegar, and pecans. Season with salt and pepper to taste.Cut off the top rind of the Brie, leaving about a 1/4-inch border around the edges. Discard the removed rind. Place the Brie in a small baking dish. Top it with some of the cranberry-pecan-bacon crumble mixture, and scatter the remaining mixture around the Brie.Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cheese is warm and gooey.Serve with sliced bread, crackers, and apple and/or pear slices for dipping.
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/baked-brie-with-cranberry-pecan-bacon-crumble-3364028
Parmesan and Chive Crisps
Parmesan and Chive CrispsSuper crispy Parmesan and Chive CrispsPrep time: about 5 minutesTotal time: about 10 minutesIngredients for 4 servings:1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated1 tablespoon chives, choppedFreshly ground black pepper, to tasteInstructions:Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.In a bowl, mix the grated Parmesan cheese, chopped chives, and pepper.Place spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping them as desired, leaving enough space between each crisp for spreading.Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the crisps are golden.Remove from the oven and let them cool completely. Then, carefully lift the crisps from the baking sheet and serve.
Cheesy Bacon Holiday Crack
Cheesy Bacon Holiday CrackEasy and delicious Cheesy Bacon Holiday Crack.Prep time: about 10 minutesTotal time: about 30 minutesIngredients for 4 servings:10 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped1 bag Kettle Brand Black Pepper or Sea Salt Potato Chips1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup maple syrup1/2-1 tsp cayenne pepperRosemary for garnish (optional)Instructions:Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Bake the chopped bacon on the prepared baking sheet for about 4-5 minutes per side, until golden and crispy. Drain and let the bacon cool down.Arrange the potato chips on the same baking sheet. Sprinkle the sugar over the chips, then drizzle with maple syrup. Top the chips with shredded cheese and cooked bacon. Season with cayenne pepper.Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the bacon crisps up and the cheese melts.Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and break the chips into pieces.Serve warm, garnished with rosemary if desired.
Pumpkin Pie Cheese and Crackers
Pumpkin Pie Cheese and CrackersA simple and fun Pumpkin Pie Cheese and Crackers recipe.Prep time: about 5 minutesTotal time: about 10 minutesIngredients for 4 servings:Triscuit Thin CrispsChicken in a Biskit crackersLight cream cheeseBlock(s) of cheddar cheeseDisposable decorating bagSize 21 decorating tipInstructions:Insert the size 21 decorating tip into the disposable decorating bag and snip the top. Fill the bag with cream cheese and close it tightly with a rubber band.Cut desired shapes from the cheddar cheese block(s).Decorate the Triscuit Thin Crisps with cream cheese from the decorating bag.Dab a small amount of cream cheese on the bottom half of a Chicken in a Biskit cracker and attach it to one end of the decorated Triscuit. It doesn’t take much cream cheese to adhere the crackers.Pipe a dollop of cream cheese on top to represent “whipped cream.”
Baked Brie with Fig Compote
Baked Brie with Fig CompoteSweet and creamy baked brie with fig compote.Prep time: about 30 minutesTotal time: about 90 minutesIngredients for 4 servings:1/2 cup dried Mission figs, stemmed and chopped2 wide strips orange zest (removed with a vegetable peeler)2 sprigs thyme3 tablespoons brandy2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons balsamic vinegarFreshly ground pepper1 piece refrigerated pie dough (half a 14-ounce package)All-purpose flour, for dusting1 7- to 8-ounce wheel brie cheese1 large egg, lightly beatenInstructions:Combine the figs, orange zest, thyme, brandy, sugar, vinegar, a few grinds of pepper, and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.Transfer the mixture to a bowl, discard the zest and thyme, and let it cool. Transfer to a food processor or mini chopper and pulse until mostly smooth.Preheat the oven to 375°F. Roll out the outer 2 inches of pie dough with a rolling pin, making the edge slightly thinner than the rest of the dough. Place the brie in the center of the dough and top with the fig compote.Trim about 1 inch off the outer edge of the dough. Pull the dough up and over the cheese, folding and pleating the dough all the way around until the cheese is covered. Pinch the dough together at the top to seal.Transfer the wrapped cheese to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the dough with the beaten egg and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Allow it to cool, then transfer to a cutting board to slice.Serve warm.
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/baked-brie-with-fig-compote-3894833
Pumpkin Cheese Ball
Pumpkin Cheese BallA simple and beautiful pumpkin cheese ball.Prep time: about 5 minutesTotal time: about 20 minutesIngredients for 4 servings:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup canned pumpkin1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 package (2-1/2 ounces) dried beef, finely chopped1 tablespoon finely chopped onionGreen pepper stemCrackers or assorted fresh vegetablesInstructions:In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, pumpkin, pineapple, cheddar cheese, dried beef, and onion. Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap.Wrap the cheese ball with four pieces of string or four rubber bands, creating indentations to resemble a pumpkin. Chill for about 1 hour.Carefully unwrap the cheese ball and place it on a platter. Remove the stem from a green pepper and insert it into the cheese ball to serve as a pumpkin stem. Slice the remaining pepper.Garnish the platter with crackers, sliced pepper, and assorted vegetables, and serve.
Crostini with Parmesan, Pear, and Caramelized Shallots
Crostini with Parmesan, Pear, and Caramelized ShallotsEasy and light – Crostini with Parmesan, pear, and caramelized shallots.Prep time: about 20 minutesTotal time: about 50 minutesIngredients for 4 servings:1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oil, divided, or to taste2 large shallots, chopped, or more to taste1 firm Bartlett pear, chopped, or more to taste2 teaspoons chopped fresh thymeSalt and ground black pepper to taste1 baguette1 clove garlic, halved5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheeseInstructions:Heat a skillet over medium heat, and melt the butter. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil, and then stir in the shallots. Cook for about 8 minutes until softened. Transfer the cooked shallots to a bowl and let them cool.Combine the pears, 1 teaspoon olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper with the cooled shallots. Stir until well mixed. Cover and refrigerate the shallot mixture for about 2 hours.Preheat the oven to 325°F. Slice the baguette into rounds. Brush each slice with 1 teaspoon olive oil and rub with garlic. Place the slices on a baking sheet.Toast the baguette slices in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Top each slice with the shallot mixture and Parmesan cheese.Turn on the oven’s broiler. Return the crostini to the oven and broil until the cheese is golden and bubbly, for about 1 to 2 minutes.
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/258471/crostini-with-pear-parmesan-and-caramelized-shallots/
Cranberry Blue Cheese Appetizer
Cranberry Blue Cheese AppetizerA simple, interesting, and cheesy Cranberry Blue Cheese Appetizer.Prep time: about 35 minutesTotal time: about 40 minutesIngredients for 4 servings:1 crust from 1 box (about 14 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury Pie Crusts (2 count)1 container (about 8 oz) chive and onion cream cheese spread1 eggSalt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste1/2 cup (about 2 oz) crumbled blue cheese1/3 cup whole berry cranberry sauce1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, if desiredInstructions:Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray 16 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. Carefully place a piece of pie crust in each muffin cup.In a bowl, combine the chive and onion cream cheese spread, salt, pepper, and egg. Use an electric mixer or blender to mix until smooth. Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups (about 1 teaspoon each). Top each with crumbled blue cheese.Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, or until the edges are light golden brown. Allow the appetizers to cool slightly before removing them from the pan.Serve with cranberry sauce and chopped walnuts.
https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/cranberry-blue-cheese-appetizers/e55ab172-4e19-409c-8496-7b5bacc6699d
Mini Mac and Cheese Bites
Mini Mac and Cheese BitesA timeless and delicious favorite: Mini Mac and Cheese Bites.Prep time: about 30 minutesTotal time: about 90 minutesIngredients for 4 servings:12 oz. elbow macaroni5 oz. garlic and herb cheese (Boursin, Alouette, or herbed cream cheese; any soft, spreadable herbed cheese)2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese2 tbsp. cold unsalted butter2 large eggs3/4 cups milk1/4 cup sour creamSalt and pepper to tasteFor the crust:2 cups crushed Ritz Crackers6 tbsp. butter, melted1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheeseInstructions:Preheat the oven to 375°F. Melt the butter, then add and mix the crushed Ritz crackers and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Press about 1 teaspoon of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each mini muffin tin. Press down firmly, ensuring the crust comes up a little on the sides.In a large pot, cook the macaroni in boiling water until al dente (about 8-9 minutes). Strain and combine the macaroni with the herbed cheese, cheddar, sour cream, milk, eggs, cold butter, and salt and pepper to taste.Mix thoroughly until the cheese begins to melt, and no large clumps remain.Add about 1-2 teaspoons of the macaroni mixture into each muffin tin well, over the prepared crust. Bake for 12-14 minutes.Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes. Carefully remove the bites from the muffin tin and serve warm. Enjoy!