GORGONZOLA AND CREAM CHEESE BALLS

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These elegant little balls are served on tiny pretzel sticks. Great make ahead. From The Hors D'Oeuvre Book by C. Castle.

Provided by Vicki in CT

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h30m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup gorgonzola, crumbled
2 tablespoons finely minced celery
1 tablespoon finely minced onion
2 tablespoons finely minced parsley
2 teaspoons chives, finely minced
salt and pepper
cayenne pepper
walnuts, finely chopped
tiny pretzel stick
garnish with watercress leaf

Steps:

In bowl combine cream cheese, gorgonzola, celery, parsley, onion, chives, and seasonings. Mix until well blended. Taste and adjust seasonings. Chill 1-2 hours.
Form cheese mixture into 3/4 inch balls and gently roll in nuts to cover completely. Place in single layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or up to two days.
To serve arrange balls attractively on a serving plate. Insert single pretzel stick into each ball. Garnish with watercress.

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