GREEK-STYLE CHEESE BALL

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I just wasn't satisfied with the ingredients in other cheese ball recipes. So, I made my own and took it to a Christmas party, where it was enjoyed by all. You can also experiment with other Greek-themed ingredient options such as sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata or green olives, pepperoncini, etc. Surround cheese balls with your favorite crackers. For a true 'Greek' theme, try toasted pita chips.

Provided by evenstareleni

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Ball Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup pecan halves
¾ cup pine nuts, divided

Steps:

Stir cream cheese, mayonnaise, and balsamic vinegar together in a bowl until smooth.
Mix Cheddar cheese, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, oregano, onion powder, and garlic powder together in a separate bowl. Stir Cheddar cheese mixture into cream cheese mixture.
Pulse pecans and 1/4 cup pine nuts in a food processor or blender until crumbly. Mix remaining 1/2 cup pine nuts into pecan mixture. Spread about 1/4 of the pecan mixture onto a plate.
Form cheese mixture into two 5-inch balls. Roll each ball in the pecan mixture until fully coated, adding more pecan mixture as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 78.5 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 559.1 mg, Sugar 2.3 g