From Cheddar to Brie and more, cheese is the star in these appetizers.

When cheese is a main part of a recipe, you know it’ll be delicious.

From Cheddar to Brie to Havarti and more, cheese is the star in these appetizer recipes.

Cheese Dreams

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Turn the classic flavors into bite-size appetizers, with this sweet heat spin on traditional cheese straws.

Plus, it can be made and stored in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Frozen pretzel bites help it come together a little more quickly.

Southern Living Cheese Thumbprints on a plate ready to serve

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Fill the center with strawberry preserves for a sweet-and-savory snack.

jalapeno popper dip

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Warm Cheese Box Bites

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Baked brie with pomegranate and pistachios on a white plate

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Southern Living Basic Pimento Cheese in a bowl to serve with crackers and vegetables

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party cheese ball

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Fried Mac and Cheese Bites

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Southern Living Texas Trash Dip ready to serve with chips

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beer-cheese fondue

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Baked Brie In Puff Pastry

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Skillet beer-cheese dip with pretzel bites in skillet

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kentucky beer cheese

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Pizza Pepper Poppers

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Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls

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Hot Cheesy Crab Dip

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Southern Living Cheese Straws on a platter to serve

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Mini Pimiento Cheese Balls

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Southern Living Cheesy Artichoke Dip With Spring Crudités on a serving platter

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Southern Living Crispy Cheese Wafers on a plate ready to serve

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Rosalynn Carter’s Plains Special Cheese Ring - Southern Living

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