Best Creamy Italian Five Cheese Wreath Appetizer Recipes

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5 LAYER ITALIAN DIP



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Another tried and true. I have been making this one since I tried at a dinner party. Great when you want to bring something a little different.

Provided by Cookiegirlandi

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1/3 cup di giorno pesto sauce
1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimiento, drained
1/2 cup shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese
crackers or sliced Italian bread

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
  • Spread mixture on bottom of 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish.
  • Layer pesto, pimientos, mozzarella cheese and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese over cream cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • Serve with crackers or sliced Italian bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.9, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 61.1, Sodium 624.9, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.5, Protein 10.2

APPETIZER WREATH



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I have lots of fun with this festive appetizer wreath. I often place a bowl of stuffed olives in the center. -Shirley Privratsky, Dickinson, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1-1/2 cups chopped fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 cup finely chopped celery
Celery leaves

Steps:

  • Remove crescent dough from packaging (do not unroll). Cut each tube into 8 slices. Arrange in an 11-in. circle on an ungreased 14-in. pizza pan. , Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing to a serving platter; cool completely., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, dill and garlic powder until smooth. Spread on wreath; top with broccoli, red pepper, chopped celery and celery leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CREAM CHEESE WREATH



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There are many variations on this recipe. I found this one about 13 years ago in a magazine, source unknown, and the clipping has seen better days. I hope I can read it! Enjoy it for the holidays! Photo: kraftrecipes.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pkg (8 oz.ea.) cream cheese, softened
1 pkg (8 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 Tbsp red bell pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp onion, finely chopped
2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp lemon juice
1 dash(es) ground red pepper
extra chopped red bell pepper
chopped fresh parsley

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.

HOLIDAY CHEESE WREATH



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This is a great Kraft recipe for your holiday entertaining. This recipe is from the 50's. This is a quick and easy recipe for even the novice hostess. This is a creamy spread to use on crackers or bread sticks. You can add other ingredients to this basic recipe and still have it come out great! Try mixing in a few chopped...

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pkg (8 oz. ea.) cream cheese, softened
8 oz pkg. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 Tbsp diced red or green bell peppers
1 Tbsp dehydrated minced onions
2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 c mayonnaise
10 slice bacon strips, cooked and crumbled diced fine
1 pinch cayenne pepper
parsley flakes - for garnish
a few pimento strips for garinsh

Steps:

  • 1. Beat cream cheese and cheddar in small bowl with electric mixer on medium-speed until well blended.
  • 2. Add remaining ingredients except parsley and pimento pieces. Mix well. Cover and chill several hours or overnight.
  • 3. Next day place a drinking glass in the center of a serving plate. Drop rounded Tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture around the glass, just touching outer edge of glass to form a ring; smooth with spatula, Remove glass.
  • 4. Garnish with parsley to form a wreath. Use a piece of pimento to make a ribbon- and if you like a few pimiento pieces as berries in the wreath.

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