Sweet Savory Cheese Ball Recipes

SWEET & SAVORY CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• 1. In food processor, chop olives until minced fine. Spread mixture into layers of paper towels and squeeze most of the moisture out.
• 2. In food processor chop bell pepper, celery and onion until minced fine. Spread mixture onto layers of paper towels and squeeze most of the moisture out.
• 3. Squeeze most of the moisture out of the crushed pineapple with paper towels.
• 4. In a medium mixing bowl combine all ingredients except cheddar cheese.
• 5. Roll into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap. Put in freezer for about 30 minutes to 1 hour until cheese ball is firm but not frozen.
• 6. Remove from freezer and roll ball into the shredded Cheese. Gently press cheddar into the cheese ball then put on plate or platter in refrigerator until ready to serve.
• 7. Serve with assorted crackers or celery chunks.

SWEET & SAVORY PINEAPPLE CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in pineapple, 1-1/2 cups pecans, green pepper, onion and seasoned salt. Shape into two balls. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate at least 30 minutes., Place remaining pecans in a small shallow bowl; roll cheese balls in pecans to coat evenly. Serve with crackers.