Greek Cheese Balls Recipes

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GREEK CHEESE BALLS



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This quick, easy party pleaser is best served with crackers, pita chips or pita bread cut in wedges.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2 cheese balls (2-1/4 cups each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups (8 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives
1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1 teaspoon pepper
2 cups finely chopped walnuts, toasted
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Stir in the feta cheese, olives, cucumber, red peppers and pepper. Shape into two balls; roll in walnuts. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Chill until serving. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GREEK CHEESE BALLS



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Bring a cheese ball down to size for a unique snack. These Mediterranean minis will be the talk of the buffet table.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 2h20m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 package (4 oz) crumbled tomato-basil feta cheese (1 cup)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
1/4 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives
1 bag (5 oz) baked no-trans-fat garlic pita chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased shallow pan, place walnuts. Bake 6 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light brown. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Finely chop 1/2 cup of the walnuts. Spread on sheet of waxed paper; mix with oregano.
  • In food processor, place cream cheese, feta cheese and mayonnaise. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses 20 to 30 seconds or until well mixed. Add olives and remaining 1/4 cup walnuts. Process by pulsing 4 or 5 times until chopped and mixed. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm enough to shape into balls.
  • Using 1 teaspoon for each, shape cheese mixture into 60 balls. Roll in walnut-oregano mixture to cover. Place in tightly covered container. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm. Serve with pita chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

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