HOLIDAY CHEESE BALL
Andrea Bolden from Unionville, Tennessee writes, "With its colorful flecks of green onion and pimiento, this cheese ball is great as a Christmas or New Year's appetizer. It can be made with fat-free cheeses without sacrificing the zesty Italian taste."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 1 cheese ball.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine first seven ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. , Shape into a ball; roll in walnuts. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Serve with toasted French bread slices, crackers and/or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
TACO CHEESE BALL WREATH
With a surprising taco-flavor, this rich and creamy cheese ball is shaped and decorated like a wreath so it's perfect for your holiday table. Serve with crackers, corn chips, or Fritos® Scoops®.
Provided by NicoleMcmom
Categories Cheese Balls
Time 4h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line a 16-ounce bowl with plastic wrap, allowing excess to hang over the sides.
- Combine cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and taco seasoning in a food processor; process until well combined. Add green onions, ½ of the cilantro leaves, and green chiles and pulse until well combined with flecks of green; do not fully process.
- Transfer cheese mixture to the lined bowl and press to smooth. Cover and refrigerator for at least 4 hours or up to 8 hours or overnight.
- Invert cheese onto a serving platter and remove plastic. Use a small shot glass or spoon to create a hole in the center of the cheese to form a wreath shape.
- Finely chop remaining cilantro leaves and lightly cover the top of the cheese. Combine tomato, onion, and jalapeno in a small bowl and place over the cilantro in a 1-inch ring around the wreath.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 355.4 mg
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