Best Yummy Holiday Cheese Ball By Laura Recipes

HOLIDAY CHEESE BALL

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This is a nice cheese ball that's full of all kinds of textures and flavors. The crushed pineapple gives it a slightly sweet flavor. We used red bell pepper to make it look more festive when mixed with the green onions. Pecans inside the cheese ball and coated on the outside give this appetizer a nuttiness. Everyone is going to...

Provided by Laura Pennington

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 pkg packages of cream cheese, softened, 8 oz each
1/3 c green onion, finely chopped
1/4 c bell pepper, finely chopped
18 oz pineapple, crushed
2 tsp seasoning salt
1 c pecans, finely chopped
1 c pecans, chopped

Steps:

1. Cream cheese should be at room temperature. Add cream cheese, onion, bell pepper, pineapple, season salt, and pecans into a large bowl.
2. Mix until combined. The easiest way to mix this is to use your hands.
3. After you have mixed all ingredients well shape into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and let chill for 1 1/2 hours.
4. Roll your cheeses ball into the cup of finely chopped pecans. Once completely covered serve with your favorite crackers!

YUMMY HOLIDAY CHEESE BALL (BY LAURA)

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I borrowed this recipe from my sister-in-law, Laura Gwaltney, many years ago after sampling it at a family Christmas dinner. I took it to work last year for our Christmas party, and they all loved it! You be the judge!

Provided by Ellen Bales @Starwriter

Categories Cheese Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 package(s) (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 jar(s) (5 oz.) old english cheese spread
1 jar(s) (5 oz.) roka cheese spread
1 small onion, chopped fine (or may use 3 tbsp. minced onion)
1/8 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
1 package(s) walnut pieces

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together, except walnuts.
Form mixture into ball shape and place on a plate. Cover with chopped walnut pieces.
Refrigerate overnight and serve slightly chilled with assorted crackers.

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

Ingredients

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.