Best 11 Cheese Canapes Recipes

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Cheese canapes are a delicious and versatile appetizer that can be served at any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking with a variety of different ingredients. Whether you prefer a classic cheese and cracker combination or something more creative, there is a cheese canapé recipe out there for everyone. In this article, we will explore some of the best cheese canape recipes that are sure to impress your guests. We will provide you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure that your canapes turn out perfectly every time. So, gather your ingredients and let's get started on creating some delicious and unforgettable cheese canapes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HERBED CHEESE CANAPES



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Boursin cheese can be expensive to buy. This homemade version is budget friendly and is fabulous. Your guest won't realize you made it.-Debra Chylik, Valley View, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 40 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons minced chives
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
4-1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram
1 tablespoon dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
40 slices snack rye bread
1 small seedless cucumber, cut into 40 very thin slices
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1 jar (2 ounces) red caviar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Just before serving, spread 1 tablespoon on each bread slice. Top with a cucumber slice, 1/2 teaspoon green pepper and about 1/4 teaspoon caviar.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MUSHROOM AND CREAM CHEESE CANAPES



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I've been on a mushroom kick lately, and these have been very popular. You can make the mushroom mixture up to 2 days in advance and just put it together and pop it under the broiler when your guests arrive. Actually, who needs guests, these are a wonderful indulgence when alone as well!

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces softened cream cheese
2 tablespoons softened butter
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
fresh ground black pepper
8 chopped large white mushrooms
1/3 cup chopped scallion
1 small thinly sliced baguette, loaf

Steps:

  • Mix together the cream cheese, butter, and egg yolk until very smooth.
  • Mix in the Parmesan cheese, pepper, mushrooms, and scallions until well mixed.
  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Arrange the baguette slices on a broiling pan.
  • Top each baguette slice with about a tablespoon of the mushroom mixture.
  • Broil four inches from the heat for 3-5 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
  • Serve hot.

GOAT CHEESE, CRANBERRY, AND WALNUT CANAPES



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Tart goat cheese is the perfect counterpoint to crunchy, rich walnuts in this appetizer perfect for your next cocktail party.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Makes 24 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 8

24 walnut halves (about 3/4 cup)
4 teaspoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Coarse salt and ground pepper
24 thin slices whole-wheat baguette, from 1/2 baguette
8 ounces fresh goat cheese
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss nuts with 1 teaspoon oil and cinnamon; season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden, 4 to 6 minutes; set aside to cool.
  • Spread baguette slices on same baking sheet and brush with remaining 3 teaspoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Bake until lightly toasted, 10 to 15 minutes, rotating pan halfway through; set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together cheese and 2 tablespoons water until smooth; stir in cranberries and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Divide goat cheese among bread slices and top each with a walnut and thyme leaves.

CHEESE MUSHROOM CANAPES



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These rustic toasts feature earthy mushrooms, zesty green onions and ooey-gooey cheese. The combination is irresistible!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms
1 cup finely chopped green onions
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
2/3 cup chopped ripe olives
1/3 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 loaf (16 ounces) snack rye bread

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Spread 1 tablespoon mixture over each bread slice; place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until bubbly. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CREAM CHEESE CANAPES



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Cream cheese, sundried tomatoes and rye bread make these tasty little canapes that can be frozen so that you're ready for unexpected company.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 90 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
6 drops Tabasco sauce
8 teaspoons green onions, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
butter, at room temperature
5 ounces sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained
2 loaves miniature party rye rounds
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cut each slice of bread diagonally in two. Spread butter thinly over each triangle, place, buttered side up, on a cookie sheet and lightly brown in the oven or broil very briefly.
  • Mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, Tabasco, green onion and cayenne into a paste. Pile about 1 tablespoon on each triangle of bread on the unbuttered side. Sprinkle with Parmesan, about 1 teaspoon on each. Top each canape with 1/4 of a sun-dried tomato. Freeze.
  • Bake, frozen, at 375ºF for 10 minutes. Serve hot.

AVOCADO CANAPES STUFFED WITH GOAT CHEESE



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 pine nuts
4 tablespoons fresh goat cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped roasted red bell pepper
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 avocado, peeled, halved, seeded, and very thinly sliced lengthwise (about 20 slices)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place pine nuts on a baking sheet; bake until golden brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Chop nuts; set aside.
  • Arrange five 8-by-8-inch sheets plastic wrap on work surface. Be sure they are smooth and free of wrinkles.
  • In a small bowl, stir together pine nuts, goat cheese, and red bell pepper; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Place 4 overlapping slices of avocado on each piece of plastic wrap. Combine lime juice and 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small bowl; brush mixture on avocado. Working with one avocado portion, top with 1 tablespoon goat cheese mixture; bring together corners of plastic wrap, and twist tightly, shaping the avocado into a ball. Continue to twist until plastic wrap breaks, releasing canape. Repeat with remaining avocado.

CHEESE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO CANAPéS



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Bread layered with tomato spread and sprinkled with cheese, bacon and parsley gives you delicious baked appetizers - perfect for a party.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 slices cocktail rye bread
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato spread
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
4 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°. Place bread slices (cut bread into shapes using holiday cookie cutters if desired) in ungreased jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch. Bake about 5 minutes or until toasted.
  • Spread each slice with tomato spread. Sprinkle with cheese, bacon and parsley. (If making ahead, cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.) Bake about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 160 mg

SPANISH OLIVE & CREAM CHEESE CANAPES (ZWT-8)



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Found at epicurious.com when I went looking for Spanish olive recipes. I love using Spanish olives & I hope you will as well. This recipe is simple, but the best part of it is the option to do nearly everything a dy ahead. Only the final step of broiling the canapes needs to be done just prior to serving if you choose the day-ahead option (Pls note my tip at then end of the prep steps). *Enjoy!*

Provided by twissis

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 40 Canapes, 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 slices bread (firm white sandwich)
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 ounce parmigiano-reggiano cheese
6 ounces cream cheese, softened (3/4 cup)
1/3 cup Spanish olives (green, pimiento-stuffed, rinsed, drained & finely chopped - 3 oz)
1/4 cup scallion, finely chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
2 teaspoons medium-dry sherry

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position & preheat oven to 375°F
  • Cut 40 sml rounds from bread slices w/cutter, then brush 1 side of ea round w/butter & bake on a lrg baking sheet until pale golden (about 8 min). Remove from oven, but leave toasts on baking sheet. Preheat broiler.
  • Finely grate Parmigiano-Reggiano using rasp (yield = approx 1 cup). You may use a pre-grated variety if able to find.
  • Mash together cream cheese, olives, scallion, bell pepper, paprika & sherry until combined well. Then top each toast w/1 tsp cream cheese mixture & sprinkle w/grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Broil canapés about 4 in from heat until Parmigiano-Reggiano begins to turn golden (about 1 min).
  • COOK NOTES: Toasts can be made 1 dy ahead, cooled completely & then kept in an airtight container at room temperature. The cream cheese mixture can be made 1 dy ahead (chill & cover). Bring to room temp before using.
  • MY TIP: My choice would be to brush the bread slices while still whole & then cut the rounds. This would mean far less time spent handling 40 sml pieces of bread.

CHEESE CANAPES



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Categories     Cheese     Pepper     Pork     Appetizer     Cocktail Party     Gourmet

Yield Makes 12 canapés

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 slices of rye bread
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
12 thin slices of salami, cut into twelve 2-inch scallop-edged rounds
1/4 pound Västerbotten cheese (available at Scandinavian markets and some specialty foods shops) or sharp Cheddar, sliced thin and cut into twelve 1 1/2-inch rounds
thirty-six 1 1/2-inch-long julienne strips of red bell pepper
about 2 tablespoons Swedish sweet mustard (available at Scandinavian markets and some specialty foods shops) or other sweet mustard
12 drained bottled cocktail onions

Steps:

  • Spread the bread with the butter and with a 2-inch scalloped cutter cut into 12 rounds. Arrange the salami, the cheese, and the bell pepper decoratively on the bread, spoon small dollops of the mustard onto the canapés, and press the onions into the mustard.
  • The canapés may be made 30 minutes in advance and kept covered and chilled. Arrange the canapés on a platter.

RADISH, GOAT CHEESE AND BLACK BREAD CANAPES



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 24 canapes

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 thin slices black bread, preferably square
4 ounces mild, creamy fresh goat cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup round red radishes, sliced paper thin
Whole radishes for garnish

Steps:

  • Spread six slices of bread with the cheese and six with the butter.
  • Cover the cheese with a layer of overlapping radish slices. Cover with the buttered bread. Wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • To serve, cut each sandwich in four and arrange the canapes on a platter. Decorate the platter with whole radishes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 41, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 60 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GOAT CHEESE AND MUSHROOM CANAPéS



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Provided by Anita Lo

Categories     Cocktail Party     Goat Cheese     Healthy     Engagement Party     Party     Self

Yield Makes 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces cremini stemmed and diced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
8 ounces fresh goat cheese
3 tablespoons chopped chives
2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
36 toast points

Steps:

  • Mix mushrooms with juice and oil; season with salt and pepper; let sit until wilted, 20 minutes. Mix with cheese, chives and thyme. Serve on toast points.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cheese: Different cheeses have different flavors and textures, so it's important to choose one that will complement the other ingredients in your canapés. For example, a sharp cheddar cheese would be a good choice for a canapé with a sweet fruit filling, while a soft goat cheese would be a good choice for a canapé with a savory filling.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your canapés the best flavor. If you can, use organic ingredients whenever possible.
  • Make your canapés ahead of time: Canapés can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. This makes them a great option for parties and other gatherings.
  • Serve your canapés at room temperature: Canapés should be served at room temperature so that the flavors can fully develop. If you're making your canapés ahead of time, be sure to take them out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish your canapés creatively: A simple garnish can make your canapés look more appealing and festive. Try using fresh herbs, edible flowers, or even just a sprinkle of paprika.

Conclusion:

Cheese canapés are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With a little creativity, you can create endless variations of canapés that will impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give cheese canapés a try.

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