Ingredients
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- PINE NUT-PESTO CHEESE BALL:
- 2 tablespoons prepared pesto
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- 10 tablespoons toasted pine nuts, 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 jalapeno pepper
- Assorted crackers
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Reviews
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Nov 26, 2017
I used to be in charge of making the cheese balls every year for the combo openhouse/Christmas party at a place I used to work. One year I made individual truffle sized cheese balls that went over quite well. But I bought several different types of cheese and each cheese ball was a different flavor cheese mixed with the cream cheese, and were then rolled in different things like herbs, nuts and spices.
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Dec 15, 2014
I've made these several times and they are always a hit. I frequently get asked for the recipe. Delicious, festive and very easy to make!
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Jun 20, 2009
EVER since I first made this, I have gotten a request (actually, a DEMAND) to bring these to that holiday event ever since. I have not found a single person who has not enjoyed these. :)In fact, I'm kinda getting tired of making them! :) But the end product always makes me grateful that I did. SO yummy!
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Jan 18, 2009
I only made the Pine Nut-Pesto ball and it was wonderful.
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