Celebration Cheese Balls Recipe

Name: Celebration Cheese Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Basic Cheese Ball; 16 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 garlic cloves, minced; Pine Nut-Pesto Cheese Ball; 2 tablespoons pine nuts and basil (prepared Pesto, Food.com wouldn't allow); 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil; 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted plus 1/2 cup, 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 jalopeno pepper; assorted cracker

Servings: persons

Basic Cheese Ball
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
Pine Nut-Pesto Cheese Ball
2 tablespoons pine nuts and basil (prepared Pesto, Food.com wouldn't allow)
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted plus 1/2 cup, 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 jalopeno pepper
assorted cracker

1
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and garlic until blended. Divide into three portions.
2
Pine Nut-Pesto Cheeseball: In a small mixing bowl, 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 wrap; chill until firm.
3
Horseradish-Bacon Cheeseball: In a small mixing bowl, beat one portion of cream cheese mixture and horseradish until blended. Stir in bacon and onion. Shape into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap; chill until firm.
4
Salsa Cheeseball: In a small mixing bowl, beat one portion of cream cheese mixture, tomato paste and salt until blended. Stir in the cilantro, onion and jalapeno. Shape into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap; chill until firm.
5
Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Serve with crackers.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Basic Cheese Ball, 16 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Celebration Cheese Balls falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Celebration Cheese Balls

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