Savory Herb Cheese Appetizer Recipes

HERBED CHEESECAKE APPETIZER

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the crust ingredients. Press onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and flour until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, parsley, onion, pepperoni, lemon juice, herbs, garlic, salt and pepper sauce. Pour into crust., Bake at 325° for 45-55 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool l hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Serve with crackers.

HERBED CHEESE PUFFS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
• In a medium bowl, mix together Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, mayonnaise, basil, oregano, green onions and garlic.
• Separate each unbaked biscuit vertically into 3 pieces. Spread 1 tablespoon cheese mixture on each piece.
• Arrange pieces in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 10 to 12 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm!

SAVORY HERB CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream and soup; beat until smooth. Add egg substitute; beat on low just until combined. Add the Romano cheese, basil, thyme, cornstarch, tarragon, garlic and pepper; beat just until blended., Pour into a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Turn oven off; leave cheesecake in oven with door ajar for 30 minutes., Remove from oven. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Just before serving, spread with remaining sour cream. Garnish with chopped peppers and chives. Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.

SAVORY HERB & CHEESE APPETIZER

Steps:

• Spread crackers with cream cheese spread.
• Pairs well with a glass of Pinot Grigio.
• Please drink responsibly.

SAVORY PARMESAN & HERB APPETIZER ROLL UPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Mix cream cheese spread, 1/4 cup Parmesan, basil and egg yolk with wire whisk until well blended.
• Flatten each bread slice with rolling pin. Spread 1 side of each slice with 1 rounded Tbsp. cream cheese mixture. Starting at short end, roll up tightly. Brush each roll with butter; roll in remaining Parmesan. Slice each roll into 3 pieces.
• Place pieces, seam-sides down, on greased baking sheet. Bake 12 to 15 min. or until edges are lightly browned. Serve immediately.