Best Classic Pinecone Colby Jack Cheese Ball Recipes

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PINE CONE CHEESE BALL



Pine Cone Cheese Ball image

Any cheese ball is a welcome addition to a holiday party spread, but when you bring one that looks like a pine cone, you're talking about a real showstopper.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Ball Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
4 ounces goat cheese, softened
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
½ clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup whole almonds, or as needed
3 large fresh rosemary sprigs

Steps:

  • Stir cream cheese, goat cheese, parsley, tarragon, thyme, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until smooth and well-mixed.
  • Turn cheese mixture out onto a serving platter and form into a tapered oval shape to resemble a pine cone.
  • Starting at the tapered end, press almonds into the cheese cone so that the tip of the almond is facing out and down, and cheese cone is completely covered with almonds and resembles a pine cone. Place rosemary sprigs at the top to resemble pine needles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 36.4 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 129.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

CLASSIC PINECONE COLBY JACK CHEESE BALL



Classic Pinecone Colby Jack Cheese Ball image

They'll know it's a party when they see the classic pinecone cheese ball! This one is made with a blend of Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp. canned chopped green chiles
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Process first 3 ingredients in food processor until blended. Stir in chiles and parsley.
  • Shape into 4-inch oval on sheet of waxed paper to resemble pinecone. Insert nuts in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture. Transfer to serving plate.
  • Refrigerate 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

THE HEAVYSET CHEESE BALL



The Heavyset Cheese Ball image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 8h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups whole natural almonds
1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese
1/2 cup real mayonnaise
3 crispy cooked bacon slices, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
Sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Place and spread all the almonds on a cookie sheet or in a shallow pan, pushing the almonds around until they turn color, about 20 minutes.
  • Mix together the cream cheese and the mayonnaise. Add the bacon, salt and pepper, dill, and onion. Chill overnight.
  • On a serving platter, make 2 pine cone shapes with the cheese. Begin to press the almonds at a slight angle into the cheese, starting at the narrow end of the pine cone shape.
  • Do this in rows, continuing to overlap rows until all the cheese is covered. Garnish with fake sprigs, or real ones, or with rosemary.
  • Serve at room temperature and spread on crackers.

CLASSIC PINECONE FIVE-CHEESE CHEESE BALL



Classic Pinecone Five-Cheese Cheese Ball image

There are five kinds of cheese in this classic pinecone cheese ball-but all you need are cream cheese and a packaged four-cheese blend. (Phew!)

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Four Cheese
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp. canned chopped green chiles
1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Process first 3 ingredients in food processor until blended. Stir in chiles and pepper sauce.
  • Shape into 4-inch oval on sheet of waxed paper to resemble pinecone. Insert nuts in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture. Transfer to serving plate.
  • Refrigerate 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

CREAMY JALAPEñO PINECONE CHEESE BALL



Creamy Jalapeño Pinecone Cheese Ball image

The classic pinecone cheese ball recipe gets a spicy kick when it's made with shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp. chopped roasted red pepper
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Process first 3 ingredients in food processor until blended. Stir in pepper.
  • Shape into 4-inch oval on sheet of waxed paper to resemble pinecone. Insert nuts in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture. Transfer to serving plate.
  • Refrigerate 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

CLASSIC PINECONE CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL



Classic Pinecone Cheddar Cheese Ball image

Here's our classic pinecone cheese ball-studded with toasted almonds, spiked with Dijon and chopped chiles and creamy with Cheddar and cream cheeses.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp. canned chopped green chiles
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Process first 3 ingredients in food processor until blended. Stir in chiles and cilantro.
  • Shape into 4-inch oval on sheet of waxed paper to resemble pinecone. Insert nuts in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture. Transfer to serving plate.
  • Refrigerate 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

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