3-IN-1 CHEESE BALL
Three incredible cheese balls with the flavors of pesto, horseradish-bacon and Gorgonzola make a dazzling display at any get-together. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 3 large cheese balls (about 1 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and garlic until blended. Divide into 3 portions; place each in a small bowl., For Pesto Cheese Ball: Beat pesto into 1 portion of cheese mixture. Stir in basil. Shape into a ball., For Horseradish-Bacon Cheese Ball: Beat horseradish into second portion of cheese mixture. Stir in bacon and green onion. Shape into 1 large or 3 mini balls., For Gorgonzola-Cranberry Cheese Ball: Beat Gorgonzola cheese into third portion of cheese mixture. Stir in cranberries. Shape into a ball; roll in walnuts to coat., Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm. Decorate as desired. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CELEBRATION CHEESE BALLS
A handful of simple ingredients that go together in minutes, three fun flavorful options...these creamy cheese balls from our Test Kitchen are a darling, do-ahead delight for busy holiday hostesses! Why not whip up several batches? -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 3 cheese balls (1 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and garlic until blended. Divide into three portions. , For Pine Nut-Pesto Cheese Ball: Beat one portion of cream cheese mixture and pesto until blended. Stir in basil. Chop 2 tablespoons pine nuts; stir into cheese mixture. Shape into a ball; roll in remaining pine nuts. Wrap in plastic; chill until firm. , For Horseradish-Bacon Cheese Ball: Beat one portion of cream cheese mixture and horseradish until blended. Stir in bacon and onion. Shape into a ball. Wrap in plastic; chill until firm., For Salsa Cheese Ball: Beat one portion of cream cheese mixture, tomato paste and salt until blended. Stir in cilantro, onion and jalapeno. Shape into a ball. Wrap in plastic; chill until firm. , Can refrigerate up to two weeks. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PESTO MOZZARELLA CHEESE BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: biscuit dough, mozzarella cheese, basil pesto, butter, garlic cloves
Provided by Tasty
Categories Appetizers
Yield 19 balls
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut biscuit dough in half. Flatten dough.
- Spread a teaspoon of pesto in the center of the dough, then place a mozzarella cube on top
- Pinch the sides around the cheese so the pesto and cheese are completely encased by the dough.
- Place stuffed dough balls in a cast iron pan.
- Crush garlic and mix with melted butter.
- Brush the garlic butter over each ball. Bake for 20 minutes at 400˚F (200˚C) or until the dough is golden brown. Serve warm.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 4 grams
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