31 Irresistible Cream Cheese Appetizer Recipes You'll Make Forever

From classic cheese balls to cheesy stuffed wontons, cream cheese is the secret ingredient to the best of the best appetizers. This soft, creamy cheese adds flavor and rich, creamy texture to everything, and you'll find that to be true in this collection of over 30 savory cream cheese appetizers. Try spinach artichoke dip, Buffalo chicken wonton cups, cream cheese salsa dip, and so many more!

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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Instant Pot Queso

Queso being scooped out of a bowl with a chip.. — 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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