35 Cream Cheese Appetizers

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35 Cream Cheese Appetizers1/35 Spinach Artichoke Dip 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One taste of this outrageously delicious hot spinach artichoke dip and your guests will not stop eating it until it’s gone. The savory blend of artichokes, spinach and Parmesan cheese is positively addictive! It tastes even better if you make it the night before and chill it in the fridge before baking. —Michelle Krzmarzick, Torrance, California Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 68 calories, 6g fat

The flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and pesto balance beautifully

(3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 139mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 2/35 Mediterranean Pastry Pinwheels 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 16 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These quick appetizers are irresistible. The flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and pesto balance beautifully. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 170 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 227mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 3/35 Baby Swiss Appetizer Cheesecake 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Baby Swiss Appetizer Cheesecake

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 24 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This beautiful cheesecake appetizer can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before serving, so it’s the perfect make-ahead recipe for holidays, game days or special occasions. —Marilyn Edelman, Sabetha, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 197 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 176mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 4/35 Ground Beef Taco Dip 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ground Beef Taco Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings

24 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: What’s a football party without taco dip? This version made with spicy ground beef and fresh toppings does not disappoint the die-hards. It is full of classic flavors and is a little extra filling for game day appetites. —Errika Perry, Green Bay, WI Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 116 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 378mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein. 5/35 Dilly Cheese Ball 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 2-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

My whole family devours this herby cheese spread—even my son, the chef

My whole family devours this herby cheese spread—even my son, the chef. Serve it with your favorite crackers. —Jane Vince, London, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 100 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 6/35 Greek Shrimp Canapes Test Kitchen Approved Greek Shrimp Canapes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I grew up by the ocean and then moved to a landlocked state. I wanted to show people in my area how to

easily cook seafood, and this is the recipe I came up with

easily cook seafood, and this is the recipe I came up with. I think it’s safe to say it has become a neighborhood favorite. —Amy Harris, Springville, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 canape: 68 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 139mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 7/35 Cheeseburger Dip 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 16 servings. Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fun dip recipe uses ingredients that I always have in the fridge, so it’s easy to throw together

on short notice

on short notice. —Cindi DeClue, Anchorage, Alaska Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 157 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 225mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein. 8/35 Vegetarian Buffalo Dip 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Vegetarian Buffalo Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 40 min Servings 6 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend made Buffalo chicken dip and that got me thinking about creating a vegetarian dip with the same flavors. This addictive dip is so amazing, no one will miss the meat. —Amanda Silvers, Old Fort,

—Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California Nutrition

Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 113 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 526mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 9/35 Chicken & Bacon Roll-Ups 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken & Bacon Roll-Ups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My children like these roll-ups so much that they ask for them every day for lunch during the summer. Whenever I have leftover chicken or turkey breast, this is a delicious way to use it up. —Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California Nutrition

Facts: 1 piece: 43 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 10/35 Grilled Red Pepper Dip 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Red Pepper Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4-3/4 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We grill peppers with rosemary and garlic, then blend them with sun-dried tomatoes for a creamy spread to pass with pita chips. —Donna Alwine, Bloomington, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 127 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 280mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g

sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein

sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 11/35 Mini Beef Tourtieres Test Kitchen Approved Mini Beef Tourtieres Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a twist on the traditional tourtiere recipe. Ground beef replaces pork, and cream cheese pastry takes the place of pie pastry. The filled mini cups make a melt-in-your-mouth addition to a buffet. —Cheryl Bruneau, Winnipeg, Manitoba Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 96 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 128mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 12/35 Vol-au-Vent

My friends and I have been getting together for “ladies lunches” for years

2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Chicken Vol-au-Vent Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My friends and I have been getting together for “ladies lunches” for years. These vol-au-vents are the perfect no-fuss fancy food; they look complicated, but are actually simple and fun to make. Whenever I think of good friends and good company, I think of these savory pastries. —Shauna Havey, Roy, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 filled pastry: 669 calories, 45g fat (16g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 670mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g

fiber), 19g protein

fiber), 19g protein. 13/35 Portobello Mushroom and Cream Cheese Taquitos Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This party appetizer was inspired by a dish I saw on an episode of Top Chef. I simplified it a little and tweaked the flavors a bit. The taquitos can be made ahead and reheated in a 250° oven for 10 minutes. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 375 calories, 25g fat (7g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. 14/35

Those tasty bites quickly pulled a disappearing act

Pastrami Roll-Ups 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pastrami Roll-Ups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a book club event, I created pastrami roll-ups with cream cheese and a pickle. Those tasty bites quickly pulled a disappearing act. —Merritt Heinrich, Oswego, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 roll-up: 25 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 158mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 15/35 Pancetta, Pear & Pecan Puffs 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pancetta, Pear & Pecan Puffs Recipe photo by

Here’s my rendition of the pear pastries they served

Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was recently at a wedding reception where the menu was all small bites. Here’s my rendition of the pear pastries they served. They’re the perfect combo of savory and sweet. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 puff: 105 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 178mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 16/35 Sausage Jalapeno Dip Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 5 hours 45 min Servings 6 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This

creamy dip cooks like a dream in the slow cooker

creamy dip cooks like a dream in the slow cooker. Scoop it up with crunchy tortilla chips or raw veggies. —Gina Fensler, Cincinnati, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup (calculated without chips): 137 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 211mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 17/35 Roasted Brussels Sprouts & 3-Cheese Crostini 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Brussels Sprouts & 3-Cheese Crostini Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Brussels sprouts for a snack? Oh, yes. Combine these

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