Italian Cheese Ball Recipes

HOLIDAY CHEESE BALL

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Andrea Bolden from Unionville, Tennessee writes, "With its colorful flecks of green onion and pimiento, this cheese ball is great as a Christmas or New Year's appetizer. It can be made with fat-free cheeses without sacrificing the zesty Italian taste."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 1 cheese ball.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
Toasted French bread slices, assorted crackers and/or fresh vegetables

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ITALIAN CHEESE BALL

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This Italian-style party cheese ball is an easy fix for last-minute entertaining! Roll the cheese in snipped herbs and cracked pepper for a treat with zing. An easy make-ahead appetizer. Serve with water crackers or baguette slices, and a nice bottle of Italian wine or sparkling Spumante! Cook time is chill time. From Better Homes and Gardens.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories Spreads

Time 4h15m

Yield 1 cheese ball, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
3 tablespoons snipped fresh basil
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 ounces Fontina cheese
2 ounces finely chopped hard salami
2 tablespoons finely chopped roasted red peppers
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper (to taste)
1 garlic clove, minced
water crackers or baguette, slices

Steps:

In a shallow dish combine 1 tablespoon of the chives, 1 tablespoon of the basil, and the parsley; set aside.
In a medium bowl beat cream cheese and Fontina cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
Beat in the salami and finely chopped roasted red sweet pepper and remaining 2 tablespoons chives, remaining 2 tablespoons basil, the pepper, and garlic.
Form into a ball (or log).
Roll ball in herb mixture. Wrap and chill cheese ball for 4 to 24 hours.
Serve with water crackers or baguette slices, and a nice bottle of Italian wine or sparkling Spumante!
Makes twelve 2-tablespoon servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.9, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 36.5, Sodium 250.3, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 4.7

ITALIAN SAUSAGE CHEESE BALLS

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This Italian riff on our classic sausage cheese balls satisfies every party-app requirement: quick, easy, delicious and feeds a crowd!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 96

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1 lb uncooked bulk Italian sausage
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1/2 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons finely shredded fresh basil leaves
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 rimmed 15x10-inch baking pans with cooking spray.
In large bowl, stir together Bisquick™ mix, sausage, Italian cheese blend, mozzarella cheese, milk, melted butter, Italian seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon pepper flakes, using hands or spoon. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Place 1/2 inch apart on pans.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes, rotating pans halfway through bake time, until brown. Immediately remove from pan; transfer to serving platter. Sprinkle with basil.
Meanwhile, in 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat pasta sauce and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper flakes to simmering over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 minutes to combine flavors, stirring frequently. Serve warm cheese balls with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

CHEESE BALL I

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This is a wonderful cheese ball. It is very easy to make and simply delicious. Whenever I make it for gatherings or work it always gets great reviews. Serve with an assortment of crackers.

Provided by Ellen Rainey

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

Time 2h15m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (1 ounce) package Ranch-style dressing mix
2 cups chopped pecans
4 pecan halves

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and dressing mix. Form into one large ball or two smaller balls. Roll in chopped pecans to coat surface. Decorate the top with pecan halves. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 28.4 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 179.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

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