Best Italian Cheese Ball Recipes

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ITALIAN CHEESE BALL



Italian Cheese Ball image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

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.

ITALIAN CHEESE BALL



Italian Cheese Ball image

This Italian-style party cheese ball is an easy fix for last-minute entertaining! Roll the cheese in snipped herbs and cracked pepper for a treat with zing. An easy make-ahead appetizer. Serve with water crackers or baguette slices, and a nice bottle of Italian wine or sparkling Spumante! Cook time is chill time. From Better Homes and Gardens.

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

CREAMY ITALIAN MINI CHEESE BALL APPETIZERS



Creamy Italian Mini Cheese Ball Appetizers image

Made with a creamy Italian five-cheese blend and rolled in toasted almonds, these mini cheese ball truffle appetizers are ideal for holiday entertaining.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers
2 green onions, sliced
1-2/3 cups sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Beat first 3 ingredients with mixer until blended. Divide in half. Add peppers to half, and onions to remaining half; mix each until blended.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
  • Shape each mixture into 24 (1-inch balls); roll in nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

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