25 Ways to Use Cream Cheese Beyond Your Basic Bagel
I dip, you dip, we dip.
Cream cheese isn't just a spread for your favorite morning meal. From artichoke dip to jalapeño poppers, these easy appetizer recipes will show you just how many of your favorite party and pot luck foods start with cream cheese. And for something to wash it down, check out our favorite vodka cocktail recipes.
Loaded Cheese Ball Bites
Our favorite word to hear in front of cheese is "loaded."
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Sausage Dip
Sausage dip is a simple and humble dish that's unbelievably good.
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Garlicky Shrimp Dip
People will be crowded around this dish.
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Reuben Egg Rolls
Frying egg rolls can sound intimidating, but it’s definitely worth it here.
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Pretzel Ring Beer Cheese Dip
We can't think of an appetizer we'd rather devour with friends than beer cheese.
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Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Jalapeño poppers are one of the easiest, most satisfying party apps. The cheese gets hot and melty and the peppers mellow slightly once baked. The combination is PERFECT.
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Crab Cake Poppers
Mini crab cakes that you won't be able to stop eating.
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Baked Pimento Cheese Dip in a Bread Bowl
We're suckers for pimento cheese anything. The thought of serving it warm in a bread bowl was a no-brainer.
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Everything Egg Rolls
These egg rolls are everything to us.
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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
These are easy to make, perfectly bite-sized, and ridiculously delicious.
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Cheesy Caramelized Onion Dip
It's a hot and bubbly bacon-cheddar-mozzarella onion dip. How bad can that be?
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Bacon-Wrapped Pickles
Pickles are the new pigs in a blanket.
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Crab Rangoon Dip
Beware: this dip is known to disappear in minutes flat.
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Cranberry Cheese Ball Bites
The bb cheese ball of your dreams.
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Spinach Artichoke Cups
This recipe is a no-brainer. It's your favorite cheesy dip pocketed in the middle of a mini crescent cup, and it's as amazing as it sounds.
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Cheesy Baked Brussels Sprout-Artichoke Dip
Replace the spinach in the holiday party classic with Brussels sprouts—you won't regret it.
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Spinach & Artichoke Bomb
A bomb to impress all of your friends with.
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Crab Artichoke Dip
This dip is classy AF but comes together in just 35 minutes—which is no time at all considering the biggest hunk of time is dedicated to the skillet baking and you relaxing.
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