Italian Cheese Ball Recipe

Name: Italian Cheese Ball
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons snipped fresh chives; 3 tablespoons snipped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 4 ounces Fontina cheese; 2 ounces finely chopped hard salami; 2 tablespoons finely chopped roasted red peppers; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper (to taste); 1 garlic clove, minced; water crackers or baguette, slices

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
3 tablespoons snipped fresh basil
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 ounces Fontina cheese
2 ounces finely chopped hard salami
2 tablespoons finely chopped roasted red peppers
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper (to taste)
1 garlic clove, minced
water crackers or baguette, slices

1
In a shallow dish combine 1 tablespoon of the chives, 1 tablespoon of the basil, and the parsley; set aside.
2
In a medium bowl beat cream cheese and Fontina cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
3
Beat in the salami and finely chopped roasted red sweet pepper and remaining 2 tablespoons chives, remaining 2 tablespoons basil, the pepper, and garlic.
4
Form into a ball (or log).
5
Roll ball in herb mixture. Wrap and chill cheese ball for 4 to 24 hours.
6
Serve with water crackers or baguette slices, and a nice bottle of Italian wine or sparkling Spumante!
7
Makes twelve 2-tablespoon servings.

246

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons snipped fresh chives, 3 tablespoons snipped fresh basil, 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley, 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Italian 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.

Italian Cheese Ball

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