Easy Holiday Cheese Ball Recipes

HOLIDAY CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine first seven ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. , Shape into a ball; roll in walnuts. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Serve with toasted French bread slices, crackers and/or vegetables.

EASY HOLIDAY CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Add the softened cream cheese to a medium bowl.
• Chop 1 slice of a red onion into small bits. Chop the scallions into similar size and add both to the cream cheese. The red and green onion give the cheese ball not only flavor but a pleasing color.
• Add chopped walnuts and crushed pineapple to the cheese and onions. Mix well.
• Add more onion and walnuts to taste. The onions and walnuts give the cheese ball a nice texture.
• Put the cheese mixture into a pretty bowl or roll into a ball.
• Sprinkle or roll the outside with parsley and chopped walnuts.
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to develop.
• Soften before serving and serve with your favorite crackers.

HOLIDAY CHEESE BALL WREATH

Steps:

• Line the inside of a 6-cup Bundt pan with plastic wrap. Process the cream cheese, shredded cheese, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt and few grinds of pepper in a food processor until smooth. Empty the mixture into a medium bowl, and fold in all but 2 tablespoons of the chopped peppers.
• Spoon the cheese mixture into the prepared Bundt pan; pack it in, spread into an even layer and cover (or simply form the cheese mixture into a ball and wrap tightly with plastic wrap). Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour up to 2 days.
• Uncover and invert the cheese mold (or unwrap and transfer the ball) onto a serving platter. Sprinkle with the chives and parsley to completely coat the wreath, and garnish with the reserved 2 tablespoons peppers. Serve with crackers, sliced bread or crudites.

CHRISTMAS CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Shape into two balls; roll in pecans. Cover and chill. Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers.