Easy Four Cheese Wreath Appetizer Recipes

CREAM CHEESE WREATH

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese and cheddar cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
• 2. Add the next five ingredients and blend well. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
• 3. Place a drinking glass in the center of your serving platter. Drop round tablespoonfuls of cheese mixture around the base of the glass, just touching the outer edges to form a ring. Smooth with a spatula. Remove the glass.
• 4. Garnish with chopped red bell pepper and fresh chopped parsley if desired. Serve with crackers, breadsticks, or fresh veggies.

EASY COLBY JACK CHEESE WREATH APPETIZER

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese and shredded cheese in small bowl with mixer until blended.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Refrigerate several hours.
• Place drinking glass on center of platter. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of cheese mixture around glass, just touching outer edge of glass to form ring; smooth with spatula. Remove glass before serving.

EASY CHEESE WREATH

Steps:

• Place 10-inch circle of parchment paper on plate. Arrange rosemary sprigs around edge of parchment.
• Top rosemary with cheese cubes and olives to resemble photo.
• Add pepper strips for the ribbon.

CHEESY PESTO ROLL WREATH (CHRISTMAS WREATH APPETIZER)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Draw a 5-inch circle on the center of the parchment paper.
• Open both cans of dough and separate crescents into 16 triangles. Arrange the triangles on the prepared baking sheet the flat edges lined up and overlapping along the 5-inch circle and the points facing outward; it will resemble a sunburst.
• Combine cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and 6 tablespoons pesto in a bowl. Mix until well combined, then spread around the center of the ring of crescent dough.
• Wrap each dough triangle up over filling and tucking it under the bottom to secure. Repeat around the entire ring. Brush remaining 2 tablespoons pesto on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the dough is golden brown and cooked, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
• Slice into individually portioned rings, but keep all the rings in place in the shape of a wreath. Garnish with rosemary sprigs and cherry tomatoes.

TACO CHEESE BALL WREATH

Steps:

• Line a 16-ounce bowl with plastic wrap, allowing excess to hang over the sides.
• Combine cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and taco seasoning in a food processor; process until well combined. Add green onions, ½ of the cilantro leaves, and green chiles and pulse until well combined with flecks of green; do not fully process.
• Transfer cheese mixture to the lined bowl and press to smooth. Cover and refrigerator for at least 4 hours or up to 8 hours or overnight.
• Invert cheese onto a serving platter and remove plastic. Use a small shot glass or spoon to create a hole in the center of the cheese to form a wreath shape.
• Finely chop remaining cilantro leaves and lightly cover the top of the cheese. Combine tomato, onion, and jalapeno in a small bowl and place over the cilantro in a 1-inch ring around the wreath.