Best Holiday Cheese Ball Wreath Recipes

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HOLIDAY CHEESE BALL



Holiday Cheese Ball image

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

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
Toasted French bread slices, assorted crackers and/or fresh vegetables

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



Taco Cheese Ball Wreath image

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

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
½ (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning
1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
4 stalks green onions, roughly chopped
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
1 medium Roma tomato, cored and diced
2 tablespoons finely chopped white onion
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

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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