While grills are heating and cocktails are flowing, you can avoid hunger pains and embarrassing moments by snacking on a few of these cheese-filled appetizers and tiny bites.
Devils on Horseback
You can never go wrong with dates, cheese, and bacon. Never.
Mini Comté, Potato, and Roasted Pepper Frittatas
Nutritional, tasty, and pretty! These little frittatas will fill you up while looking good with your party spread.
Smoked Trout Dip with Chèvre
No party is complete without a dip. Get sweet, smokey, and fresh with this dip made with sweet potato, smoked trout, and chèvre.
Seared Halloumi with Dates, Orange, & Pomegranate
Want more dates? If the grill is already hot, sneak on a piece of halloumi and mix with dates and pomegranate molasses for this sticky, tart, and tangy appetizer.
Sheep’s Milk Camembert, Speck, and Fresh Peach Crostini
Peaches and cheese (and speck) give you all kinds of greatness on one tiny, tasty piece of toast.
Mexican Cheese Dip with Chicken (Queso Fundido con Pollo)
Dip! Okay, maybe no party is complete without multiple dips. They’re easy, good for groups, and this one has fun right in the name!
Chilean Clams with Parmesan (Machas à La Parmesana)
And if your craving for clams is at an all-time high, this simple recipe will make everything all right.
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