CHRISTMAS CHEESE BALLS

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Christmas at our house just wouldn't be complete without these rich cheese balls. Friends and family ask for them every year-and I can make three gifts from just one recipe. -Margie Cadwell, Eastman, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 3 cheese balls (6 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
Minced fresh parsley, chopped pecans and paprika
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Stir in the pecans, milk, olives, garlic and salt. Divide into thirds; roll each into a ball. , Roll 1 ball in parsley and 1 in nuts. Sprinkle the third with paprika. Cover and refrigerate. Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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