Best Mediterranean Cheese Ball Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN CHEESE BALL

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I love the feta and capers in this cheese ball. My mom made it last year for a dinner party she had and it was one of the first things to go. I had to get the recipe from her...she handed me a Southern Living magazine, LOL! So here it is for all of you to enjoy too! I like to serve it with toasted pita wedges. Cook time is chill time.

Provided by SkinnyMinnie

Categories Spreads

Time 3h20m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup black olives, finely chopped
3 tablespoons capers, roughly chopped
1/2 small red bell pepper, diced
1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup pine nuts, toasted
toasted pita bread, wedges

Steps:

Beat cream cheese and feta cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
Stir in the olives, capers, red pepper, basil, and garlic.
Shape cheese mixture into a ball; cover and chill at least 3 hours.
Roll in the toasted pine nuts just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.2, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 59.4, Sodium 432.1, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.4, Protein 7.4

MEDITERRANEAN CHEESE BALL BITES - SPRINKLE BAKES

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These bite-size appetizers are loaded with the savory-sweet flavors of Parmesan, bacon, fig and toasted nuts. They make lovely appetizers for holiday cocktail parties, or delicious additions to charcuterie boards. Each year on Christmas Eve...

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

8 oz. 226 grams fresh goat cheese, at room temperature
8 oz. 226 grams mascarpone cheese
1/4 teaspoon fine grain salt
6 tablespoons 34 grams grated parmesan cheese
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon lemon zest
2 oz. cooked bacon (chopped)
6 tablespoons 84g/about 5 whole finely chopped dried figs
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups 300 grams walnuts or pine nuts, roasted and coarsely chopped

Steps:

In a saucepan over medium heat, add chopped walnuts or pine nuts and stir until lightly toasted. Let cool and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine cheeses, salt, garlic, olive oil, lemon zest, bacon, figs, parsley and black pepper. Mix with a large spoon or with your hands until ingredients are thoroughly combined. Refrigerate at least one hour, or overnight if you prefer.
Spoon the mixture out by the tablespoon and shape into 36 balls about 1.5 inches each. Roll in chopped nuts and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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