CHEESE BALL WITH PESTO

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This recipe comes from a neighbor. Haven't tried it yet but it sounds great for a holiday party. Off to buy some pesto and some whole wheat crackers! =)

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Spreads

Time 3h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup prepared pesto sauce
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese
3/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
cracker, for serving
fresh basil leaf (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Mix together pesto, and two cheeses.
  • Place mixture on a sheet of plastic wrap and form into a ball Chill for 3+hours.
  • Remove plastic wrap from the cheese ball and place in plate Press the pine nuts firmly over the outside of the ball and refrigerate.
  • Bring to room temperature one hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.5, Fat 39.9, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 90.6, Sodium 370.9, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 3.1, Protein 10

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