Best Classic Pinecone Pepper Jack Cheese Ball Recipes

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PEPPER JACK CHEESE BALL



Pepper Jack Cheese Ball image

Spice up the appetizer table with this south-of-the-border take on a cheese ball. Pepper Jack cheese turns up the heat, cilantro and lime add fresh zest and a crushed tortilla-chip coating adds crunch.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese (6 oz)
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
2 packages (3 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 cup nacho-flavored tortilla chips, crushed
Assorted crackers or tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In food processor, place cheeses, lime juice and onion powder. Cover; process until well mixed. Spoon into medium bowl. Stir in olives and cilantro.
  • Place crushed tortilla chips on waxed paper. Spoon cheese mixture onto chips. Roll to coat cheese ball with chips. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

PINE CONE CHEESE BALL



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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

THE HEAVYSET CHEESE BALL



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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 PIMENTO CHEESE BALL



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This classic app is the perfect party treat made simple from Adrianna Adarme of A Cozy Kitchen.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 2h17m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

¾ cup pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small dill pickle, minced
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (4 ounce) jar pimientos, drained and diced
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons hot sauce
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil
Crackers
Vegetables such as radishes, celery, or carrots

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil. Spread the pecans on the foil-lined sheet and toast in the oven for 7-10 minutes. Remove and allow to cool completely. When cooled, give the pecans a rough chop and return to the foil-lined baking sheet.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix the cream cheese, garlic, pickle, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack, pimentos, black pepper, hot sauce and pinch of cayenne pepper. Turn the mixer to medium speed and mix for about a minute. Transfer to a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
  • Form chilled mixture into a ball, and smooth out by hand. Roll the ball in the toasted chopped pecans. Keep in the fridge until you're ready to serve.
  • Serve on a plate or board with an array of crackers or veggies like carrots, celery or radishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 69.2 mg, Fat 43.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 748.4 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

CLASSIC PINECONE SUPER-CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL



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Here's everyone's favorite toasted almond pinecone cheese ball. It's every bit as creamy as the original, only this one has the added sharpness of Cheddar.

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 Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp. canned chopped green chiles
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Process first 3 ingredients in food processor until blended. Stir in chiles and 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 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

CLASSIC PINECONE MONTEREY JACK CHEESE BALL



Classic Pinecone Monterey Jack Cheese Ball image

Our original pinecone cheese ball recipe left people pining for more! So here's the classic, this time made with people-pleasing Monterey Jack cheese.

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 Monterey Jack Cheese
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp. canned chopped green chiles
2 Tbsp. chopped red onion
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Process first 3 ingredients in food processor until blended. Stir in chiles and onion.
  • 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. Remove from refrigerator 15 min. before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

CREAMY JALAPEñO PINECONE CHEESE BALL



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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

PEPPER JACK CHEESE BALL



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Make and share this Pepper Jack Cheese Ball recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shirl J 831

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 1 ball

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack pepper cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, soft
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
3/4 cup nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips, crushed
crackers or tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In processor, place cheeses, lime juice and onion powder. Cover; process till mixed well. spoon into medium bowl. Stir in oilves and cilantro. Place crushed tortialla chips on wax paper. Spoon cheese mixture onto chips. Roll to coat ball. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1728.8, Fat 151.7, SaturatedFat 94, Cholesterol 456.6, Sodium 2409.5, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 83

CLASSIC PINECONE CHEDDAR-JACK CHEESE BALL



Classic Pinecone Cheddar-Jack Cheese Ball image

Studded with toasted almonds and shaped like a pinecone, this creamy Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese ball is a classic that knows how to start the party.

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 & Monterey Jack Cheeses
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp. canned chopped green chiles
2 green onions, sliced
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Process first 3 ingredients in food processor until blended. Stir in chiles and onions.
  • 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 210 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

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