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Watermelon Goat Cheese Appetizer Bites – Appetizer Recipes Everyone Loves

This is one of those appetizer recipes I keep coming back to, especially when summer starts melting into my kitchen. The moment you bite into a chilled cube of sweet, juicy watermelon topped with tangy goat cheese and a little fresh mint, you’ll understand why it disappears faster than you can say 'pass me another one.' And yes, I’ve tried other recipes appetizer fans rave about, but this? This one just works. It’s the kind of recipe appetizer nights dream about. There’s zero cooking involved—unless you count the time I accidentally tried to ‘toast’ pine nuts and nearly set off the smoke alarm. (We’ve all been there, right?) This combo of textures and flavors feels elegant, but it’s embarrassingly easy. Like cream cheese appetizer recipes, but with a fresh twist. You can make a whole tray in 15 minutes, and watch them vanish in 5. So if you're browsing for easy appetizer recipes, the best appetizer recipes, or even recipes with goat cheese that don’t involve baking, grilling, or complex assembly—this one's your new go-to. It’s light, pretty, and surprisingly satisfying. And hey, no judgment if you end up eating half the tray before guests arrive. I’ve done it too.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keywords: appetizer recipes, Best Appetizer Recipes, cream cheese appetizer recipes, easy appetizer recipes, recipe appetizer, recipes appetizer, recipes with goat cheese
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 small seedless watermelon
  • 6 ounces goat cheese (chilled)
  • Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
  • Toothpicks or small skewers

Instructions

  1. Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes—roughly 1-inch pieces.
  2. Using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop out a tiny bit of the top of each cube.
  3. Spoon a small dollop of chilled goat cheese into each indent.
  4. Garnish each bite with a tiny mint leaf.
  5. Secure with a toothpick if serving on a platter or outdoors.
  6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.