CELEBRATION CHEESE BALLS
A handful of simple ingredients that go together in minutes, three fun flavorful options...these creamy cheese balls from our Test Kitchen are a darling, do-ahead delight for busy holiday hostesses! Why not whip up several batches? -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 3 cheese balls (1 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and garlic until blended. Divide into three portions. , For Pine Nut-Pesto Cheese Ball: Beat one portion of cream cheese mixture and pesto until blended. Stir in basil. Chop 2 tablespoons pine nuts; stir into cheese mixture. Shape into a ball; roll in remaining pine nuts. Wrap in plastic; chill until firm. , For Horseradish-Bacon Cheese Ball: Beat one portion of cream cheese mixture and horseradish until blended. Stir in bacon and onion. Shape into a ball. Wrap in plastic; chill until firm., For Salsa Cheese Ball: Beat one portion of cream cheese mixture, tomato paste and salt until blended. Stir in cilantro, onion and jalapeno. Shape into a ball. Wrap in plastic; chill until firm. , Can refrigerate up to two weeks. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
SALMON DIP WITH CREAM CHEESE
This salmon dip is a delightful hors d'oeuvre that's excellent for any occasion. The combination of salmon, cream cheese and spices gives it terrific flavor. -Raymonde Hebert Bernier, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield 1-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Add the salt, curry powder, basil and pepper; mix well. Gently stir in salmon and onions. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers and vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
3-IN-1 CHEESE BALL
Three incredible cheese balls with the flavors of pesto, horseradish-bacon and Gorgonzola make a dazzling display at any get-together. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 3 large cheese balls (about 1 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and garlic until blended. Divide into 3 portions; place each in a small bowl., For Pesto Cheese Ball: Beat pesto into 1 portion of cheese mixture. Stir in basil. Shape into a ball., For Horseradish-Bacon Cheese Ball: Beat horseradish into second portion of cheese mixture. Stir in bacon and green onion. Shape into 1 large or 3 mini balls., For Gorgonzola-Cranberry Cheese Ball: Beat Gorgonzola cheese into third portion of cheese mixture. Stir in cranberries. Shape into a ball; roll in walnuts to coat., Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm. Decorate as desired. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PECAN-BASIL CHEESE BALL
Provided by Chef Mary Nolan
Yield 8 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In the bowl of a food processor, pulse cheddar cheese, cream cheese, basil, honey, salt and pepper in a food processor until smooth. Place cheese mixture on a large piece of plastic wrap and use plastic wrap to shape into a ball; chill until firm, at least 2 hours.
- Unwrap and roll cheese ball in pecans and let sit at room temperature 20 minutes before serving. Serve with Stacy's® Fire Roasted Jalapeño Pita Chips.
FRESH BASIL-WRAPPED CHEESE BALLS
Three kinds of cheese wrapped in fresh basil leaves make a wonderful cheese ball appetizer recipe in just 45 minutes!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In small bowl, mix cheeses and pepper until blended. Cover; refrigerate about 30 minutes or until firm enough to shape into balls.
- For each appetizer, shape 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese mixture into a ball; roll slightly to form an oval, about 1 inch long. Place on wide end of basil leaf; roll up. Roll leaf and cheese between fingers to form an oval. Repeat with remaining cheese mixture and basil leaves.
- Serve immediately, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate no longer than 24 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 20, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 55 mg
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