Quick Party Ideas Put an eight ounce bar of cream cheese in the middle of a luncheon-size plate Pour jalapeno relish over the top and serve with crackers Scoop soft cheese such as herb cheese, chocolate cream cheese, etc., into balls and nest them with hard cheese, crackers, etc. in parsley. Slice croissants and fill with very thinly sliced roast beef. Serve with horseradish sauce Roll out crescent rolls. Sprinkle cooked sausage and parmesan cheese over the top. Roll up lengthwise and slice into bite size pieces. Cook at 375 until brown. Great appetizers!