Festive Cheese Ball Recipe

Name: Festive Cheese Ball
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened and cubed; 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated; 2 ounces blue cheese, softened and cubed; 1/4 cup mayonnaise, preferably whole egg and unsweetened; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon chile powder; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons stuffed green olives, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish; 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, toasted; 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

Servings: persons

4 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened and cubed
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 ounces blue cheese, softened and cubed
1/4 cup mayonnaise, preferably whole egg and unsweetened
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon chile powder
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons stuffed green olives, finely chopped
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1/2 cup sunflower seeds, toasted
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

1
Put the three cheeses in a food processor, and buzz until blended.
2
Add the remaining ingredients -- except for the sunflower seeds and parsley -- and buzz to blend well.
3
Put the cheese mixture in the fridge for two hours so it firms up.
4
While cheese mixture chills, toast sunflower seeds until they are golden, then remove from pan and allow them to cool. Then stir together seeds and parsley. Set aside.
5
Remove cheese mixture from fridge and shape into a ball or log (you may need to wear latex gloves to do this).
6
Spread sunflower seeds and parsley on a sheet of waxed paper, and roll cheese ball/log in this combination.
7
Serve with crackers, crudites and or small toasts.

581

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened and cubed, 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated, 2 ounces blue cheese, softened and cubed, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, preferably whole egg and unsweetened, and more.

Yes, Festive Cheese Ball 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.

Festive Cheese Ball

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