Best Festive Cheese Wreath Appetizer Recipes

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HOLIDAY CHEESE WREATH



Holiday Cheese Wreath image

Put together an easy and festive Holiday Cheese Wreath party appetizer by arranging cubes of cheese in a ring, accenting with cherry tomatoes and a garland of rosemary, and finishing off with a bell pepper bow!

Provided by Samantha Skaggs

Categories     Appetizer

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces cheddar cubes
8 ounces Colby Jack cubes
8 ounces Monterrey Jack cubes
8 ounces Swiss cubes
Approximately 10 cherry tomatoes
1 red bell pepper
Sprigs of fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • On a 10- to 12-inch diameter plate, arrange cheese cubes into a wreath shape. Arrange tomatoes on top like ornaments. Use sprigs of rosemary to surround and accent wreath.
  • Cut pepper in half and remove seeds and membranes from one half. Lay seeded pepper half face-down on cutting board and use a small, pointy knife to cut out the head of a bow. Place pepper bow at the base of the wreath. Cut two straight pepper strips and slide under the bow head to resemble ribbons hanging down.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Sodium 193 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FESTIVE OLIVE AND CHEESE APPETIZER



Festive Olive and Cheese Appetizer image

This easy-to-assemble appetizer platter makes for a beautiful display, and the rosemary smells amazing!

Provided by Jones

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Olives

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 sprigs fresh rosemary
12 ounces marinated mozzarella balls, drained
½ cup pitted Castelvetrano olives, rinsed and dried
¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives, rinsed and drained
¼ cup sugar plum tomatoes
toothpicks

Steps:

  • Cut rosemary sprigs and arrange into a 10-inch wreath. Start by placing 1 sprig at a 45-degree angle with the tip facing outwards. Continue adding sprigs in the same direction until you have formed a full circle.
  • Arrange clusters of mozzarella balls, olives, and tomatoes over the rosemary. Serve with toothpicks on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 40.5 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 636.2 mg

FESTIVE CHEESE WREATH APPETIZER



Festive Cheese Wreath Appetizer image

We're big fans of cheese ball appetizers, but seriously festive shindigs will require one of these as well-a cheesy wreath of spreadable deliciousness.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheeses
1 Tbsp. finely chopped onions
1 Tbsp. chopped red bell peppers
2 tsp. LEA & PERRINS Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp. lime juice
dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 140 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

APPETIZER WREATH



Appetizer Wreath image

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.

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