Spread Recipes

As an appetizer for my Presidents' Day dinner, I reshaped a favorite cheese ball recipe into this log. Rolled in...

A savory appetizer cheesecake such as this one, dotted with tender crabmeat, is sure to grab the attention and tempt...

You'll need only five ingredients to stir up this hearty dip that tastes like a Reuben sandwich. It's requested at...

Spreading Christmas cheer is deliciously simple with this holiday novelty. Originally my mother's recipe, it always gets raves.

As charming as it is delicious, this pumpkin cheese ball is a perfect autumnal treat for a Halloween party or...

For a change-of-pace snack with a boost of nutrition from carrots, try this spread. "Our favorite way to use it...

My family has enjoyed this hearty ham salad recipe for years. It came to be an unexpected leftover every time...

This easy salmon dip gets a flavor boost from curry powder, basil and lemon juice. It’s a perfect paired with...

Rich and creamy, this eye-catching torte makes quite an impression. Every time I take it to a party, it receives...

For a tempting dip or spread, try this fresh-tasting version suggested by field editor Jan Woodall of Indianapolis, IN. "It's...

This is a recipe I often use when I am expecting company. It is a perfect appetizer.—Gudrun Braker, Burnet, Wisconsin

"I've whipped up this dip for many potlucks and special gatherings, and it's always well received," says Ellen Derflinger of...

If you "carrot" all about serving up a good time for your guests, plant this playful appetizer on your party...

I've taken this creamy spread to many holiday gatherings and parties- and there's never any left to bring home! Well...

Whip up a classic pimento cheese ball with cream cheese, sharp cheddar and tangy pimentos for an easy...

"Here's a smooth fluffy spread that couldn't be easier to make—it has only four ingredients," reports Lois Gelzer of Standish,...

This elegant party spread is smooth and creamy and has a mild blue cheese flavor. It's popular every time I...

"When I switched from regular to low-fat cottage cheese, I was disappointed with the taste, says Traci Hirstein of Western...

Our creamy, delicious garlic dip is a five-minute recipe that everyone’s going to love!

This bacon cheese wreath is edible proof that the best centerpieces come with crackers, not candles.

When the holidays roll around, I love to serve this warm crab meat au gratin. It has a rich taste...

I always come home with an empty plate when I take this special baked brie recipe to holiday parties. It...

Instead of regular garlic bread, my family requests this spread. The flavor is best when I use parsley and basil...

As far back as I can remember, this spread has been used for sandwiches served after church services. It's especially...

This creamy spread is loaded with oregano, basil, garlic and feta. The flavorful, savory combination is perfect slathered on a...

From Flint, Michigan, Donna Letts shares this fast fix that she serves on miniature bagels as a special-occasion appetizer. Full...

Looking to make mornings a little sweeter? Try this streamlined version of cinnamon toast from Kat Thompson of Thermopolis, Wyoming.

This spread definitely lives up to its name. Flavored with six different herbss, it is one of the best cream...

These tangy cheese balls are guaranteed to spread cheer at your next gathering. The ingredients create a colorful presentation and...