Best Cheeseball With Italian Seasonings Recipes

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Provided by Food Network

Time 4h20m

Yield 12 servings (makes 1 large cheese ball)

Number Of Ingredients 10

One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup grated provolone (about 2 ounces)
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers
12 thin slices salami, diced (about 2 ounces)
One 6-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped (about 1/2 cup)
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
Crackers, for serving
Parsley, for serving

Steps:

Mix the cream cheese, provolone, olives, roasted red peppers, salami, artichoke hearts and crushed red pepper flakes in a medium bowl until well combined. Chill until firm and the flavors have blended, at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
Shape the mixture into a ball and roll in the pine nuts. Serve with the crackers and garnish with the parsley.

Garlic Cheese Ball image

Provided by Lizzy T

Categories Appetizer

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
1/4 cup Italian shredded cheese ((or mozzarella cheese))
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese until it is smooth. Add the garlic, sour cream, cheeses and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
Place the chopped pecans on a plate. Form the cheese mixture into a ball, then roll the ball in the chopped pecans until the outside of the cheese ball is completely covered.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving.
Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 90 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

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Provided by BecR2400

Categories Spreads

Time 4h15m

Yield 1 cheese ball, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
3 tablespoons snipped fresh basil
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 ounces Fontina cheese
2 ounces finely chopped hard salami
2 tablespoons finely chopped roasted red peppers
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper (to taste)
1 garlic clove, minced
water crackers or baguette, slices

Steps:

In a shallow dish combine 1 tablespoon of the chives, 1 tablespoon of the basil, and the parsley; set aside.
In a medium bowl beat cream cheese and Fontina cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
Beat in the salami and finely chopped roasted red sweet pepper and remaining 2 tablespoons chives, remaining 2 tablespoons basil, the pepper, and garlic.
Form into a ball (or log).
Roll ball in herb mixture. Wrap and chill cheese ball for 4 to 24 hours.
Serve with water crackers or baguette slices, and a nice bottle of Italian wine or sparkling Spumante!
Makes twelve 2-tablespoon servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.9, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 36.5, Sodium 250.3, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 4.7

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Provided by Debbie Thurmond

Categories Spreads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1- 8 oz. pkg crean cheese, softened
1 envelope dry italian salad dressing mix
chopped pecans or walnuts for garnish

Steps:

1. In a medium sized bowl, beat the cream cheese until it is smooth and creamy.
2. Add the packet of Italian Salad Dressing Mix and beat until well blended.
3. Shape into a ball or log on a sheet of wax paper.
4. Spread the chopped nuts on another sheet of wax paper. Roll the cheese ball on the nuts, covering the cheese ball well and shapping into a firm ball or log as you go.
5. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!