51 Cream Cheese Appetizers That Make Any Party Pop!

Cream cheese appetizers are some of the best party foods you'll ever make. The addition of this soft, creamy cheese adds flavor and creaminess to all kinds of dishes, from dips to finger foods. This collection of 51 appetizers features sweet and savory cream cheese-infused recipes like cream cheese caramel apple dip, cherry cheesecake dip, cheesy ham roll-ups, and so many more. Try them all!

Cream Cheese Salsa Dip

A bowl of cheesy taco dip topped with halved cherry tomatoes, garnished with green herbs, and surrounded by tortilla chips. A bunch of fresh tomatoes is placed next to the bowl—the perfect addition to your collection of timeless dip recipes. — Our Favorite Dip. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This cream cheese salsa dip is super addictive! It's the perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and savory deliciousness, and is a must-try for all your parties!
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Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip

A spoonful of caramelized apple dip with chopped nuts, held above a bowl of the same dip, with fresh apples slices in the background. — Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This cream cheese caramel apple cheesecake dip is easy and delicious. This toffee apple dip is the best Heath bar apple dip you'll ever make.
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Creamy Cherry Cheesecake Dip

A bowl of cream cheese dip topped with cherry pie filling, surrounded by an assortment of pretzels and crackers. — Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This no bake cherry cheesecake dip recipe is quick, easy, and so good. Serve it in a bowl or as individual cheesecake dessert cups!
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Easy Flaky Cream Cheese Biscuits Perfectly Flakey

Stack of freshly baked square biscuits on a white decorative plate, showcasing a golden-brown crust and a fluffy, cheesy interior. — Easy Flaky Cream Cheese Biscuits. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Are you looking for perfectly flakey biscuits? You’re going to be head over heels for these simple homemade biscuits, Cream Cheese Biscuits!
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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip

A bowl of dip surrounded by oatmeal cookies and sliced apples on a wooden surface. — Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This rich and creamy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip is the perfect fall treat. The pumpkin dip recipe is super easy with only 5 ingredients and is the best pumpkin dip for ginger snaps.
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Classic Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

A hand is picking up a classic stuffed mushroom appetizer from a wooden board. The mushroom cap is filled with a creamy, baked cream cheese topping. — Classic Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Simple Classic Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms recipe is keto, uses large or portobello mushrooms, and is full of shrimp, crab, cheeses and more!
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Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake

This cheesy white bean tomato bake is an easy, hearty meal everyone loves. It's loaded with flavor and ready in a snap.
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Bagel Dip Recipe

A dish of dip garnished with herbs and bacon bits, surrounded by sliced cucumbers, carrots, and toasted bread on a wooden table. This appetizer is perfect for any occasion. — Bagel Dip Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This creamy bagel dip recipe is loaded with the delicious flavors of cream cheese, shallots, bacon bits, dill and so much more. Perfect for any occasion.
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Spicy Shrimp Dip

Spicy Shrimp Dip is creamy and delicious dip that makes for a great game day or New Years appetizer. Cheesy, spicy and oh so flavorful.
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Spinach Artichoke Dip Without Mayo

A spoonful of dip. — Spinach Artichoke Dip Without Mayo. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This spinach artichoke dip without mayo is rich, creamy, and loaded with all the classic flavor we love in the iconic dip.
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Mushroom Turnovers With Cream Cheese Pastry

Closeup of turnover cut in half. — Mushroom Turnovers With Cream Cheese Pastry. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

These easy mushroom turnovers with a homemade cream cheese pastry dough and a savory filling of caramelized onion and mushrooms.
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Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Oven And Instant Pot)

A casserole dish filled with buffalo chicken dip topped with shredded cheese and green onions, surrounded by tortilla chips and fresh ingredients, perfect for party dips. — Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Oven And Instant Pot). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip is one of the best dips! Pieces of chicken in Buffalo wing sauce, with a creamy, cheesy base baked until golden and bubbly!
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Cheese Bacon Dip

Close-up image of a cheesy dip with bits of bacon, sprinkled with green onions, and a stack of potato chips on top, perfect for party snacks. — Cheese Bacon Dip. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This creamy Cheese Bacon Dip makes the perfect warm dip for bread, tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetables! It's full of crispy bacon and plenty of cheesy goodness!
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Sweet And Creamy Oreo Dip

Close-up of a cracker being dipped into one of 22 dips, featuring a creamy mushroom bowl with visible chunks. — Sweet And Creamy Oreo Dip. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This cream cheese Oreo dip uses a few simple ingredients to create a rich, sweet dessert dip that keeps everyone coming back for more.
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Cheesy Ham Roll Ups

A close-up of a hand holding a tortilla wrap with ham, cream cheese, and spinach, with more wraps visible in the background. — Cheesy Ham Roll Ups. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

These cheesy ham roll ups make the perfect meal. Serve these ham and cheese roll ups as a whole ham and cheese tortilla wrap or as roll ups.
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Whipped Cranberry Feta Cheese Dip

A person holding a cracker topped with a scoop of chicken salad from 22 Dips, mixed with cranberries and green onions. — Whipped Cranberry Feta Cheese Dip. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Whipped Cranberry Feta Cheese Dip recipe is about to be your favorite dip, ever. Don't miss the sweetness combined with the feta cheese!
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Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups

A plate of crispy wonton cups filled with creamy, seasoned rotisserie chicken mixture, garnished with fresh herbs. — Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Buffalo chicken wonton cups recipe is basically Buffalo chicken dip and chips in one cup! It's they perfect party food for your event.
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Easy Smoked Salmon Pinwheels

Plate of pinwheel roll-ups with cream cheese, smoked salmon, and spinach in a tortilla wrap, neatly arranged and sliced. — Easy Smoked Salmon Pinwheels. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Easy smoked salmon pinwheels make a great appetizer. Serve this dish as a whole salmon tortilla wrap or cut it up into pinwheels.
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Ham Salad Pinwheels

A hand picks up a ham and cream cheese pinwheel sandwich among others on a plate at a street food festival, showcasing the spiral filling. — Ham Salad Pinwheels. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Ham Salad Pinwheels are simple to make and pack a punch of delicious flavor. They are the perfect party appetizer or finger food.
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Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels

A hand dipping a tortilla roll-up filled with cream cheese, spinach, and tomato into a small bowl of ranch dressing. — Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Cheesy chicken bacon ranch pinwheels are so good and so easy. Serve as a chicken bacon ranch wrap or pinwheel and wow the crowd.
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Best Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels Ever

Cheesy rotisserie chicken muffins topped with melted cheddar and garnished with chopped green onions on a white plate. — Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Kitchen DIvas.

You're going to love the flavor of these Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels. A little bit of spice with a little bit of chew!
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Cheesy Honey Mustard Turkey Pinwheel

A hand holding a tortilla roll up with turkey, lettuce, red peppers, and cream cheese, dipped halfway into a bowl of yellow sauce. — Cheesy Honey Mustard Turkey Pinwheel. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This honey mustard turkey pinwheel recipe is perfect for meals or for snacking. Serve up this honey mustard turkey wrap any time at all!
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Bacon Spinach Artichoke Dip

A person's hand holding a cracker dipped in 22 Dips' spinach and artichoke dip with visible chunks of red peppers. — Bacon Spinach Artichoke Dip. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Spinach bacon artichoke dip is a deliciously rich, crowd-pleasing, creamy, and cheesy dip that is wonderful served warm or cold.
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Instant Pot Queso

A wooden spoon serving creamy soup from an instant pot, garnished with cilantro and diced tomatoes, surrounded by fresh ingredients for easy dips. — Instant Pot Queso. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Instant Pot Queso is sure to be your new favorite way to make chili con queso for parties. Cheese lovers know that a good queso dip can turn any gathering into a truly special event.
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Easy Grape Salad Recipe

Close up of creamy Grape salad. — Easy Grape Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This easy grape salad with cream cheese is full of summery flavor and comes together fast. It only takes minutes to make this tasty treat!
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Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats

A stuffed zucchini half filled with a creamy chicken mixture, garnished with sliced cucumbers and green onions on a white plate, showcasing one of many delicious zucchini recipes. — Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Buffalo chicken zucchini boats uses tender fresh zucchini stuffed with a flavorful, creamy buffalo chicken filling! It's easy enough for weeknights and delicious too!
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Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Bagel, Pita Or Croissant

A plate of bagels topped with cream cheese, smoked salmon, and capers, with a blurred background featuring a seafood basket. — Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Bagel, Pita Or Croissant. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Looking for a simple recipe that provides amazing taste and flavor? You need to introduce yourself to this Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Bagel.
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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Potatoes

Plate of rotisserie chicken stuffed baked potatoes topped with creamy sauce and green onions, served on a white plate. — Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Potatoes. Photo Credit: Kitchen DIvas.

Buffalo chicken stuffed potatoes are loaded with flavor, not work. These Buffalo chicken twice baked potatoes make the perfect meal any time.
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Cream Cheese Fruit Dip Recipe Everyone Will Love

A hand placing a strawberry atop a bowl of yogurt, with another bowl of blueberries and fruit dip nearby, on a white countertop with a polka dot napkin. — Cream Cheese Fruit Dip Recipe Everyone Will Love. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This marshmallow cream cheese fruit dip recipe is so easy and good. It only takes 3 ingredients and a few minutes to make this tasty treat.
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Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Dip

A bowl of smoked salmon dipping sauce topped with capers, served with crackers, beside garlic cloves and a lemon slice.

Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Dip is the best smoked salmon dip recipe that takes minutes to prepare and is perfect for stuffing and dipping!
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Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers

A plate of bacon-wrapped jalapeño peppers garnished with green onions, served on a white oval plate with a blue napkin and a drink in the background. — Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers, with or without bacon, are full of flavor, oh so cheesy and baked, air fried or grilled.
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Seafood Baked Potatoes

Grilled potatoes topped with melted cheese, seasoned meat, green onions, and drizzled with a spicy sauce, served on a rectangular white plate. — Seafood Baked Potatoes. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Seafood baked potatoes are loaded with delicious seafood and a creamy sauce. These seafood stuffed potatoes are so good and so easy.
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Easy Cream Cheese Mexican Corn Dip Recipe

A bowl of creamy corn dip garnished with red and green bell peppers, surrounded by multicolored tortilla chips, on a rustic wooden table. — Easy Cream Cheese Mexican Corn Dip Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Homemade Easy Cream Cheese Hot Mexican Corn Dip Recipe is spicy and filled with jalapenos, black beans, served with chips, Fritos and more!
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Olive Garden Spinach Artichoke Dip (Gluten-Free!)

A close-up image of creamy spinach and artichoke dip on a fork, with tortilla chips and a product bowl in the background. — Olive Garden Spinach Artichoke Dip (Gluten-Free!). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

If you’re in the market for a creamy, easy, gluten-free appetizer recipe, you need to try my copycat recipe for Olive Garden Spinach Artichoke Dip.
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Buffalo Chicken Spinach Dip

A bowl of spinach, artichoke, and rotisserie chicken dip garnished with green onions, surrounded by crackers and celery sticks. — Buffalo Chicken Spinach Dip. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Buffalo chicken spinach dip takes two amazing dips and blends them together to make buffalo chicken dip with spinach, and artichokes if you like, that impresses.
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Air Fryer Cream Cheese Wontons

Close-up of a torn cheese wonton with whole wontons and a bowl of dipping sauce in the background. — Air Fryer Cream Cheese Wontons: Kitchen Divas.

Air Fryer Cream Cheese Wontons are crispy wontons that are filled with flavorful cream cheese. They make for a great snack or side dish.
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Buffalo Ranch Chicken Wraps

Close-up of a chicken-stuffed flour tortilla burrito with melted cheese on top, garnished with green onions. — Buffalo Ranch Chicken Wraps. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Buffalo ranch chicken wraps are full of everything we love about Buffalo wings. Each buffalo ranch chicken wrap includes tender chicken, Buffalo sauce, and more.
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Cheesy Bacon Ranch Bean Dip

A bowl of bean dip topped with diced tomatoes and green onions, surrounded by tortilla chips on a white wooden surface. — Cheesy Bacon Ranch Bean Dip. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Cheesy Bacon Ranch Bean Dip recipe is an easy bean dip with a classic combination of Tex-Mex flavors everyone will love.
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Blue Cheese Ball

A cheese ball coated with crushed nuts and bacon bits, served with a circle of crackers on a wooden board. — Blue Cheese Ball. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Blue Cheese Ball with bacon is creamy and flavorful. This creamy spread makes for a delicious appetizer for parties and potlucks.
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Easy Bacon Ranch Cheese Balls Recipe

Star-shaped cheese spreads with bits of bacon and dried fruits, served on a white plate with crackers and a striped napkin on a light surface. — Easy Bacon Ranch Cheese Balls Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

If you love Christmas cheese balls, you're going to go crazy for this easy Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball recipe. Simple homemade cheese balls!
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Creamy Blue Cheese Dip Recipe

A hand dipping a celery stick into a bowl of creamy blue cheese dip, with extra celery sticks and cheese pieces nearby. — Creamy Blue Cheese Dip Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Blue Cheese Dip is creamy and tangy, and makes the perfect dip for your wings and vegetables. This is the best blue cheese dip recipe.
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Cream Cheese Veggie Dip

A hand holding a cracker dipped in creamy dip, with bowls of carrots and cucumber slices along with other party dips in the background. — Cream Cheese Veggie Dip. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This cream cheese veggie dip is so sweet and creamy. It makes the perfect chip, pretzel, or vegetable dip for any occasion.
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Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls

Breakfast Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls are hearty and delicious. This easy breakfast sandwich recipe features breakfast sausage and cream cheese wrapped in crescent rolls.
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Smoked Cream Cheese Recipe

A person's hand holding a cracker with cheese, next to pieces of smoked meat on a white plate. — Smoked Cream Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This smoked cream cheese is delicious as a snack or ingredient in other dishes. Smoking cream cheese gives an incredibly deep flavor.
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Smoked Tuna Dip

A bowl of tuna salad served with a variety of round crackers and snack dips on a white plate. — Smoked Tuna Dip. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This smoked tuna dip recipe takes tuna to an entirely different place. This smoky, delicious dip is the perfect appetizer for any occasion.
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Smoked Stuffed Mushrooms

Baked mushroom stuffed with creamy cheese, smoked and topped with melted cheddar and a sliced green onion, served on a wooden surface. — Smoked Stuffed Mushrooms. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

These smoked stuffed mushrooms are the perfect side or appetizer. Give these bacon cheddar stuffed mushrooms a try, and you'll be hooked.
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Smoked Buffalo Chicken Dip

A bowl of buffalo chicken dip topped with crumbled cheese and green onions, served with a celery stick and toasted bread slices, perfect as party food. — Smoked Buffalo Chicken Dip. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Smoked buffalo chicken dip is easy to make and perfect for parties and get togethers! Juicy rotisserie chicken with lots of spicy, cheesy flavors cooked in a smoker for a touch of smokiness.
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Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers Bacon Wrapped Mummies

These air fryer Halloween bacon wrapped mummy jalapeno poppers are perfect for any Halloween party. They're delicious and adorable. Give them a try.
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Smoked Crab Dip Recipe

A skillet of dip topped with melted cheese, garnished with chives, served with celery and crackers on the side, freshly round up. — Smoked Crab Dip Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This easy smoked cream cheese crab dip recipe is bursting with flavor and so easy to make. It's heavy on taste, not on work! Try it for yourself!
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Air Fryer Copycat Dunkin Donuts Bagel Bites

A close-up of a breakfast bagel with cream cheese, showing a bite taken out, surrounded by whole bagels topped with various seeds. — Air Fryer Copycat Dunkin Donuts Bagel Bites. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Copycat Dunkin Donuts Bagel Bites are easy to make and a great way to start off your day or enjoy as a snack. These cream cheese filled bagels don't disappoint.
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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls

Close-up of chicken-stuffed enchiladas on a plate, with one cross-section showing the melted cheese filling. — Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls are crispy on the outside and filled with a flavorful buffalo chicken and ranch flavors.
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