Mini Middle Eastern Cheese Balls Recipes

MINI CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine cheeses. Shape into 36 balls; roll balls in toppings as desired. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. To serve, if desired, press a rye crisp or rolled corn chip into the top of each cheese ball.

MINI CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• Mix 8 ounces softened cream cheese with 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest and 1 cup shredded firm cheese (like cheddar, parmesan, pepper jack or gouda); season with salt and pepper. With moistened hands, form into 1-inch balls, chill 4 hours, then roll in toppings. Here we used chopped pistachios, chives, tarragon, hulled pumpkin seeds, bacon with paprika, almonds, and black and white sesame seeds.

MINI INDIAN CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• In large bowl, beat Basic Cheese Ball Ingredients with electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment on medium speed until combined.
• Stir in Flavor Stir-Ins. With moistened hands, shape into 1-inch balls; refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. (If not using immediately, refrigerate up to 3 days, or freeze up to 1 month.)
• In small bowl, stir together Coating ingredients. Roll balls in mixture to coat before serving. Serve with naan bread, as desired.

MINIATURE CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese, parmesan cheese and green olives.
• Shape into 1 inch (or smaller) balls.
• Roll each ball in chopped dried beef.
• Arrange on serving platter with decorative toothpicks in each mini cheese ball.

MIDDLE EAST MEATBALLS WITH CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring enough water to the boil to cover the rice by at least half an inch above the top level of the rice. Add the rice and cook 15 minutes. Drain.
• Put the lamb in a mixing bowl and add the rice.
• Heat the butter in a small saucepan or skillet. Add the onion and garlic and cook until wilted. Add this to the lamb mixture.
• Add the parsley, cheese, dill, salt and pepper to taste. Blend well with the hands.
• Shape the meat mixture into about 24 balls of equal shape. Roll each into an egg-shape patty about two inches long.
• Beat the eggs lightly and add the water. Coat the patties with the egg mixture, then roll in flour.
• Heat the oil in a skillet and add half the patties. Cook about five minutes, shaking the pan and turning the patties so that they cook evenly. Remove and drain on paper towels. Cook the second batch and drain. Put the meatballs into the tomato sauce and bring to the boil. Serve.

MINI CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add remaining ingredients except walnuts; blend well. Refrigerate mixture 30 minutes or until easy to handle. Shape into 1 inch balls. Roll in chopped walnuts.
• Refrigerate until firm.
• Serve with crackers.
• Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.