Hi Sandra,
I am sending you a cheese ball recipe which is different but delicious. I am not sure you would consider it an "appetizer" but it is especially good with the thicker pretzel sticks to use as a "dipping tool" rather than crackers. Although crackers work as well. Hope it helps as an "idea" for your gathering.
CHEESE BALL
16oz cream cheese, room temp
2 cups cheddar cheese
3 tbsp minced onion
3 tbsp salsa
1 tsp ground cumin
2 cups nacho cheese chips, crumbled
top of 1 bell pepper for stem garnish
Combine ingredients; form into ball; place in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Before serving, roll in crumbled nacho chips.
Serve with chips, pretzels, or vegetables