ITALIAN CHEESE BALL

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 4h20m

Yield 12 servings (makes 1 large cheese ball)

Number Of Ingredients 10

One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup grated provolone (about 2 ounces)
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers
12 thin slices salami, diced (about 2 ounces)
One 6-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped (about 1/2 cup)
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
Crackers, for serving
Parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • Mix the cream cheese, provolone, olives, roasted red peppers, salami, artichoke hearts and crushed red pepper flakes in a medium bowl until well combined. Chill until firm and the flavors have blended, at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
  • Shape the mixture into a ball and roll in the pine nuts. Serve with the crackers and garnish with the parsley.

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