87 head cheese recipes

Southern hog head cheese: pork and pig's foot simmered with onions, green onions, parsley, and red pepper flakes, then set into a sliceable terrine. Spread on crackers.

Bay Head cream cheese spread with curry powder and garlic, mounded and topped with sweet Chinese duck sauce. A 5-minute cocktail party appetizer with surprising sweet-savory complexity.

Cheese and chile souffle with cheddar, hot salsa, and a classic bechamel base. Make it ahead and refrigerate or freeze up to 2 months before baking.

Roasted cauliflower with Asiago and orange zest brings bright citrus and nutty melted cheese to high-heat-roasted florets. A fast, golden side that transforms a humble head of cauliflower.

Traditional French farmhouse head cheese (fromage de tete): pork head simmered with vegetables, herbs, and aromatics, then molded with shallots and parsley into a sliceable charcuterie classic.

Nuclear chicken wings: oven-baked wings glazed with a double-hot sauce of Tabasco and habanero, brown sugar, vinegar, and ground red pepper. For the chili-head crowd. Serve with blue cheese.

Whole garlic heads roasted in chicken broth with fresh thyme until soft and spreadable. Served with creamy goat cheese and toasted sourdough bread.

Roasted garlic puree dip: silky cream cheese and blue cheese spread loaded with six heads of slow-roasted garlic. The party dip that turns garlic skeptics into believers.

Cheese ravioli tossed in homemade broccoli pesto with walnuts, Parmesan, and lemon. A vibrant vegetarian pasta that puts a whole head of broccoli to work.

Ham Head is a fun Halloween food art project for kids. A round ham slice becomes a spooky face with hard-boiled egg eyes, olive pupils, pickle mouth with olive teeth, carrot ears, and string cheese hair.

Southwestern chicken salad: crisp lettuce, southwest veggies, and chicken tossed in a creamy chipotle-ranch and sweet-spicy BBQ dressing. A fast, no-fuss salad with a kick.

Gherkins wrapped in ham with savoury cream cheese. A quick and easy made-ahead no mess hors d'oeuvre.

The perfect make-ahead breakfast, it keeps well in the fridge for 4-5 days. The subtle flavor of lemon works beautifully with both leeks and tangy goat cheese.

Smoked salmon and cream cheese rolled up in flour tortillas with fresh dill and a squeeze of lemon, then sliced into bite-sized pinwheels. A make-ahead appetizer that's ready when you are.

No-cook lobster pate blends cream cheese, white wine, and dill into a rich, spreadable appetizer. Make it ahead and let the flavors mellow overnight for the best results.

Hot baked mushroom dip loaded with golden sauteed mushrooms, cream cheese, and pepper Jack. A make-ahead party dip that bakes up creamy and garlicky, ready for crackers or crusty bread.