Food
July 6, 2022
10+ Cheese-Forward Appetizers To Serve At Your Next Party
Whether you’re hosting an evening of wine and cheese or a casual backyard barbecue, serving cheese is always a good idea. From shareable flatbreads to classic cheese boards, we rounded up some of our favorite cheese-forward appetizers to serve at your next get together.
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Classic Cheese Board
Starting with a tried-and-true classic, check out Antoni Porowski’s tips on how to assemble a crowd-pleasing cheeseboard.
Click here for Antoni’s Cheese Board 101 (scroll to the end to find it!)
Cheese Fondue With Fried Bread
Lean into old school hosting and bring out a fondue pot at your next party. There’s no better way to consume mass amounts of cheese and have a bit of fun while doing it.
Check out the recipe from Brandon Olsen here.
Squash Crostini with Whipped Ricotta
Toronto food blogger Abbey Sharp is a registered dietitian who’s all about eating healthy (without eliminating cheese from your life). Instead, Abbey created these light and breezy bites that won’t spoil your dinner.
Check out the recipe for the Squash Crostini here.
The Ultimate Mac & Cheese
If you’re looking to serve something a little more substantial, try out this classic Mac & Cheese dish and portion it into miniature bowls for your guests.
Check out the recipe for Ultimate Mac & Cheese here.
Cauliflower “Mac & Cheese” Bake
For a healthier alternative, this option from chef Suzanne Barr is low in calories, high in vitamins and full of veggies.
Check out the recipe for Cauliflower Mac & Cheese Bake here.
Buffalo Mozzarella with Pickled Fennel
Try out this dish from Lucy Waverman’s book The Flavour Principle. It’s a a take on a composed salad, where the elements are arranged next to each other on the plate rather than mixed together.
Check out the recipe for Buffalo Mozzarella with Pickled Fennel here.
Simple Toasts
Trish Magwood’s Simple Toasts are a must-try at your next gathering. There’s a Whipped Ricotta with Figs, Pistachio & Honey Toast, a Lemon Goat Cheese Toast and a Creamy Forest Mushroom Toast.
Check out the recipes for Simple Toasts here.
Burrata with Beet and Blood Orange Salad
Everyone loves burrata. John Sinopoli of Ascari Enoteca shared a recipe for this lovely cheesy salad, filled with unlikely flavor combos that sing when mixed together. John recommends using this dish to kick off a special-occasion meal.
Check out the recipe for Burrata with Beet and Blood Orange Salad here.
Burrata with Salty Things
For a saltier alternative, try Mary Berg’s take on burrata. She says her pantry is always stocked with at least half a dozen types of salt, and is leaning into that love with this dish from her book Well Seasoned: A Year’s Worth of Delicious Recipes.
You can find the recipe for Burrata with Salty Things here.
Kale Salad with Caper Vinaigrette, Crotonese Cheese and Bacon
There’s nothing like a classic kale salad to kick off a meal. Chef Steven Wall of Ottawa’s Supply & Demand reveals the secrets to the best kale salad. Hint: it involves massaging the kale and lots and lots of cheese.
Check out the recipe for the Kale Salad here.
Flatbread Pizza
Often, the best way to please a crowd is to keep it simple. Priya Krishna, who co-authored the book Cooking at Home with David Chang, often makes this Flatbread Pizza while on vacation with family and friends. When you’re all staying in a house together, you need something pleasing and popular, and this dish does the trick.
Check out the recipe here.