20 Appetizer Recipes You Can Make With Cream Cheese - Southern Living

Cream cheese is perhaps one of the most versatile cheeses you can buy. From casseroles to desserts to side dishes, it's used in a wide variety of recipes. While cream cheese is a very versatile ingredient, appetizers are perhaps one of our favorite ways to make use of the refrigerator staple.

While we'll always love pouring a jar of pepper jelly over cream cheese for an instant appetizer, we've rounded up a list of other easy and delicious appetizer recipes you can whip up with the block of cream cheese in your fridge.

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The classic appetizer of cream cheese and pepper jelly gets an upgrade with the addition of jumbo shrimp and seasoned crackers.

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A filling made with cream cheese and chicken offers a nice contrast to the spicy  jalapeno chiles.

This recipe turns the flavors of the classic sandwich into a crowd-pleasing dip.

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No party is complete without a cheese ball. Just make sure your cream cheese is softened before you begin making it.

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This cheesy dip comes together in just 10 minutes and doesn't require any cooking.

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We swapped the traditional pepper base for okra in this stuffed poppers recipe.

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This recipe gives sausage balls a creamy upgrade thanks to the addition of a block of cream cheese.

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In addition to a block of cream cheese, this ultra-cheesy dip also calls for 6 ounces of sharp Cheddar cheese and 6 ounces of Pepper Jack cheese.

This slow-cooker dip couldn't be easier. Simply dump all of the ingredients into the crock and you'll have a warm, cheesy appetizer in about 2 hours.

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These pepper poppers come together in just 30 minutes with 5 ingredients.

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Whipped cream cheese is the ideal base for a homemade cranberry-jalapeño salsa.

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Frozen pretzel bites help this dish come together easily.

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As shown, crisp vegetables are great for scooping up this cheesy dip but pita chips are a good option as well.

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Deli ham and pecans add an extra layer of heartiness to this classic cheese ball.

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Make sure to reserve the scallions to add once the dip is finished cooking.

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Serve these miniature cheese balls with extra crackers in addition to the cracker that's placed on top of each one.

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Think of this baked dip as a slightly elevated version of cream cheese and pepper jelly. The goat cheese mixture can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

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Chorizo sausage adds some extra spice to this stuffed chile appetizer.

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This Kentucky staple is a refreshing spread that's made with cream cheese and cucumbers.

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In addition to cream cheese, this cheese ball recipe also calls for feta cheese as well.

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