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25 Ways to Use Cream Cheese Beyond Your Basic Bagel

I dip, you dip, we dip.

By Jolie Peters
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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.

1

Loaded Cheese Ball Bites

cheese ball bites
ETHAN CALABRESE

Our favorite word to hear in front of cheese is "loaded."

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2

Sausage Dip

sausage dip
Parker feierbach

Sausage dip is a simple and humble dish that's unbelievably good.

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3

Garlicky Shrimp Dip

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Ethan Calabrese

People will be crowded around this dish.

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4

Stuffed Mushrooms

stuffed mushrooms
Parker Feierbach

Save room for these shrooms.

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5

Reuben Egg Rolls

reuben egg rolls
ETHAN CALABRESE

Frying egg rolls can sound intimidating, but it’s definitely worth it here.

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6

Pretzel Ring Beer Cheese Dip

pretzel ring beer cheese dip
Ethan Calabrese

We can't think of an appetizer we'd rather devour with friends than beer cheese.

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7

Cheesy Corn Poppers

cheesy corn poppers
Brandon Bales

Go corn crazy.

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8

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers
ETHAN CALABRESE

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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9

Crab Cake Poppers

crab cake poppers
Jonathan Boulton

Mini crab cakes that you won't be able to stop eating.

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10

Baked Pimento Cheese Dip in a Bread Bowl

baked pimento cheese dip in a bread bowl
Ethan Calabrese

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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11

Everything Egg Rolls

Everything Egg Rolls
Charlie Gillette

These egg rolls are everything to us.

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12

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

crab stuffed mushrooms
Park Feierbach

These are easy to make, perfectly bite-sized, and ridiculously delicious.

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13

Cheesy Caramelized Onion Dip

Cheesy Bacon Onion Dip
John Komar

It's a hot and bubbly bacon-cheddar-mozzarella onion dip. How bad can that be?

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14

Bacon-Wrapped Pickles

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Jonathan Boulton

Pickles are the new pigs in a blanket.

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15

Crab Rangoon Dip

crab rangoon dip
LAUREN MIYASHIRO

Beware: this dip is known to disappear in minutes flat.

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16

Cranberry Cheese Ball Bites

Cranberry Cheese Ball Bites
Jon Boulton

The bb cheese ball of your dreams.

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17

Spinach Artichoke Cups

spinach artichoke cups
Johan Komar

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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18

Cheesy Baked Brussels Sprout-Artichoke Dip

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Ethan Calabrese

Replace the spinach in the holiday party classic with Brussels sprouts—you won't regret it.

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19

Spinach & Artichoke Bomb

Spinach Artichoke Bombs
Chelsea Lupkin

A bomb to impress all of your friends with.

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20

Crab Artichoke Dip

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Chelsea Lupkin

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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