Celebration Cheese Balls Recipe
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Ingredients: 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 garlic cloves, minced PINE NUT-PESTO CHEESE BALL: 2 tablespoons prepared pesto 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil 10 tablespoons toasted pine nuts, divided HORSERADISH-BACON CHEESE BALL: 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon 1 green onion, finely chopped SALSA CHEESE BALL: 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper Assorted crackers
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Directions:1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and garlic until blended. Divide into three portions. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Can refrigerate up to two weeks. Serve with crackers. |
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Notes: This is an easy Christmas gift too!
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