25 Sensational Savory Cream Cheese Appetizer Recipes for Every Event

When you need a savory recipe full of rich, delicious flavors and textures, you can't go wrong with cream cheese. We're big fans of using this tasty ingredient in tons of our appetizers, and our readers seem to be, as well. This collection of 25 reader-favorite savory cream cheese appetizer recipes brings you our most highly rated creamy appetizers, like cream cheese salsa dip, cream cheese-stuffed mushrooms, Buffalo chicken wonton cups, and so many more.

Classic Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Image of classic stuffed mushrooms topped with a cream cheese filling on a wooden surface. — 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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Copycat Neiman Marcus Million Dollar Dip

A bowl of dip. — Copycat Neiman Marcus Million Dollar Dip. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Copycat Neiman Marcus Million Dollar Dip is just as tasty as the iconic original. This Neiman Marcus cheese dip is so tasty and so versatile.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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