One Cheese Ball 4 Great Ways Recipes

ONE CHEESE BALL--4 GREAT WAYS

Steps:

• Beat all ingredients in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium-low speed until smooth.
• Shape mixture as directed in recipes below. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours. Christmas Pears: Double the above recipe. Shape each cheese ball mixture into pear shape on waxed paper or plastic wrap. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate. Place pears in large shallow serving bowl or on platter. Spoon 1/4 cup whole berry cranberry sauce over one pear; spoon 1/4 cup chutney over other pear. (If desired, process chutney in blender or food processor until smooth.) Break 1 cinnamon stick crosswise in half; insert in each pear for stem. Festive Bird's Nest: Shape cheese ball mixture into ball. Place cheese ball on plastic wrap. Place cheese ball and plastic wrap in bowl, 5 to 6 inches in diameter. Place plastic wrap on cheese ball, then push second smaller bowl, 4 to 5 inches in diameter, into cheese in larger bowl. Refrigerate. Remove bowls and plastic wrap. Sprinkle 1 cup chopped fresh chives or other fresh herbs over cheese "nest." Fill nest with cherry tomatoes, olives or assorted breadsticks. Magical Holiday Tree: Shape cheese ball mixture into pyramid shape on waxed paper or plastic wrap. Smooth sides with knife if necessary. Freeze pyramid about 20 minutes or until firm. Cut pyramid horizontally into thirds. Spread 3 tablespoons roasted red bell peppers (from 7-ounce jar), finely chopped and well drained, on bottom piece. Spread 3 tablespoons basil pesto on middle piece. Assemble tree; top with star cut from starfruit or yellow bell pepper. Serve immediately or wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate. Holiday Pinecone: Shape cheese ball mixture into oval shape on waxed paper or plastic wrap. Press 1 package (6 ounces) sliced almonds (2 cups) into cheese ball. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup crushed dark rye crackers. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs.

CHEESE BALL I

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.

FLAVORED CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• Put butter, cream cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until combined. Divide equally among 3 medium bowls.
• Stir cheddar cheese and chutney with base mixture in the first bowl. Form into a ball. Roll cheese ball in cranberries to coat before serving. Serve with crackers.
• Stir blue cheese and shallot with base mixture in second bowl; add brandy, if desired. Form into a ball. Roll in walnuts to coat before serving. Serve with chips.
• Stir goat cheese and scallions with base mixture in remaining bowl. Form into a ball. Roll in parsley to coat before serving. Serve with cucumber slices.

20 EASY CHEESE BALLS FOR YOUR NEXT PARTY

Steps:

• Select your favorite recipe.
• Organize all the required ingredients.
• Prep a cheese ball in 30 minutes or less!

FOUR CHEESES CHEESE BALLS (GREAT FOR THE HOLIDAYS!)

Steps:

• Soften cheeses.
• Mix all ingredients (except cereal or nuts) together thoroughly by using hands and squeezing through fingers (fun!).
• Form into three (3) equal balls or logs.
• Crush approximately 2 cups of Cracklin' Oat Bran cereal (or nuts) by placing in large plastic ziploc bag, close, and use a rolling pin to crush to desired texture (preferably fine).
• In a large bowl, gently roll balls or logs in Craklin' Oat Bran cereal or nuts.
• Chill and serve with pretzels and crackers.

CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Mix together, cheese, green pepper, garlic, parsley, green onions and ham.
• Add mayo to bind and shape into a ball, being careful not to make mixture too wet.
• Roll in crushed walnuts and cover.
• Refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.
• Serve with assorted crackers.
• I decorate ball with lots of fresh parsley.
• Looks and tastes yummy.