40 Cheese Appetizers That Are Ooey, Gooey and Oh So Easy to Make

We've tasted many bakedBriesin our day, but none compares to this recipe. And despite how fancy it looks, it only takes 30 minutes to cook to melty perfection.

Skilletfondue, we think we love you. Scratch that—weknowwe love you. Dip your heart out with slicedbaguette,applesor soft pretzels.

Orangezest gives this simple dish a touch of citrusy brightness. Serve it warm with plenty of French bread or crackers or dipping (natch).

All you have to do here is buy the cheese at the store and whip up the easy topping: zingy balsamiconionsand shatteringly crisp bacon.

It's basically the grown-up version of a lollipop. There's no better time to dole them out than at the start ofChristmasdinner.

And you thought the world's coziest soup couldn't get any morecomforting. Think Gruyère-topped French onionsoupbaked into doughy clouds of puff pastry.

We abide by a golden rule: Everything tastes better with bacon. The recipe calls for frozenpuff pastrydough, so you'll only need three ingredients total to pull these off.

A quintessentialSoutherndish that will blow your guests away. The key to its silky texture is shredding the cheese yourself, since pre-shredded cheese contains additives to prevent clumping.

Proof that a flourish ofpomegranatearils can make any dish look sophisticated (even one that only takes a few minutes to bake).

Want to up thecharcuterie-inspired ante? Crown the bread with delicately placed slices of prosciutto.

This simple one-pan fondue doesn't require any special burners or equipment to come together. It might tempt you to eat a skillet full of cheese for dinner every night.

Trading mild mozzarella for earthy, funky goat cheese is a substitute you never knew you needed. Think of thisappetizeras baked ziti minus the pasta...but equally satisfying.

Skip the gravy or serve a little on the side for dipping to make this dish less filling. (BTW, the gravy is sausage-free, so even yourvegetarianguests can get in on it.)

This dangerously poppable snack hasgame daywritten all over it. Not only are they filled with melted Brie, but we're betting they'd taste even better dunked in nacho cheese.

Aka the fanciest jalapeño poppers you'll ever eat. Creamy, rich pimento cheese is just the cooling match for smoky, spicy shishitos.

Store-bought pizza doughdoes it again. It's basically a savory version of monkey bread that you won't be able to stop snacking on.

You know how the crispy corners on cornbread are the best part? That's what every polenta bite tastes like, only with the added bonus of grated Parmesan cheese.

Tangy buttermilk, sharp cheddar cheese and nearly a full stick ofbuttermake this app dangerously addictive. It's also prime for serving alongside all thebarbecuemains you can imagine.

They're as pretty as they are damn delicious. Use a sweettype of apple—like Royal Galas or Braeburns—to best complement the salty, tangy cheese.

Looks like you're on thenice listthis year. Garnish with rosemary sprigs, olives and pickled peppers for a festive finish.

It's just the conversation starter for your next alfrescodinner party. Use store-bought pizza dough if you want to save time—it'll be our little secret.

Almond milk, raw cashews and vegan chorizo make thisplant-basedparty dip possible.

The only thing better than homemadeguacamole? Homemade guac topped with both shredded jack and goat cheese crumbles, of course.

Beer+奶油+奶酪=一锅(或滑雪llet) of pure magic. Use your favorite Pilsner, IPA or witbier.

牛肉and queso sit this round out for anautumnalspin on nachos. Think roastedsweet potatoes, charredBrussels sprouts,cranberrysauce and a generous amount of both white cheddar and Brie cheeses.

Store-boughtpiecrust makes this stunning starter a total breeze. (And all that Parmesan and white cheddar make us actually *want* to eat our greens.)

Behold, the most gorgeousno-cookappetizer of all time. Choose from everything bagel seasoning and goat cheese, lemon-dill topping and cheddar or pomegranate arils and blue cheese.

Canned coconut milkmakes thisveganapp just as creamy as the real thing. Serve it with anything from fingerlingpotatoesto mini sweetpeppers.

Acharcuterieboard doesn't need to be piled high with meat to be epic. This one stars herb-kissed roasted grapes, smoked almonds and fresh figs instead.

这些macadamia-encrustedzucchinichips should honestly come with a warning for being so poppable. We dare you to stop at one handful.

Sweet, vinegary balsamicstrawberriesmeet creamy Brie atop charred slices of crusty bread. All that's missing is abottle of white.

Flaky, buttery cheddar-Parm crackers > bar nuts. It's just a fact. You just might never look at the store-bought kind the same way again.

If you've neverroasteda whole head of garlic at home for pasta, sauce or fondue, you're seriously missing out. Its sharp flavor turns mellow, buttery and caramelized after a stint in the oven.

Bring these to apicniconce and you'll get requests for them year after year. Don't mind the store-boughtpuff pastry—the real star is the in-seasonpeaches, after all.

All you need to pull off this partyappetizeris store-bought pie dough, cranberry sauce and Brie. Oh, and 15 minutes.

TheSpanishclassic has never been easier to whip up. We'll meet you in the yard with a bottle ofRioja(or better yet, a pitcher ofsangria).

Who ever said eating your veggies couldn't involve dousing them in nutty, silky fontina cheese?

The fastest route to becoming the coolest mom on the block? Whip up a batch of these handhelds for yourkid'snext playdate.

On that note, these toothpicked cuties are also a major hit with the kids. Of course, breaded balls of fried bocconcini will be right upyouralley, too.

Loading acharcuterieboard with tons of fresh fruit (berries!melons!stone fruit!) is the simplest way to make it look beautiful without really having to do any work.