CELEBRATION CHEESE BALLS

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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Appetizers & Snacks

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 pkg (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
PINE NUT-PESTO CHEESE BALL:
2 Tbsp prepared pesto
2 Tbsp minced fresh basil
2 Tbsp + 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
HORSERADISH-BACON CHEESE BALL:
2 Tbsp prepared horseradish
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1 green onion, finely chopped
SALSA CHEESE BALL:
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1/8 tsp salt
2 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp finely chopped onion
1 Tbsp minced seeded jalapeno pepper
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, parmesan cheese and garlic until blended. Divide into three portions.
  • For pine nut-pesto cheese ball: In a small mixing bowl, beat one portion of cream cheese mixture and pesto until blended. Stir in basil. Chop 2 Tbsp. pine nuts, stir into cheese mixture. Shape into a ball; roll in remaining pine nuts. Wrap in plastic wrap; chill until firm.
  • For horseradish-bacon cheese ball: In a small mixing bowl, beat one portion of cream cheese mixture and horseradish until blended. Stir in bacon and onion. Shape into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap; chill until firm.
  • For salsa cheese ball: In a small mixing bowl, beat one portion of cream cheese mixture, tomato paste and salt until blended. Stir in the cilantro, onion and jalapeno. Shape into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap; chill until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

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