Celebration Cheese Ball Food

CELEBRATION CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and garlic until blended. Divide into three portions. , For Pine Nut-Pesto Cheese Ball: Beat one portion of cream cheese mixture and pesto until blended. Stir in basil. Chop 2 tablespoons pine nuts; stir into cheese mixture. Shape into a ball; roll in remaining pine nuts. Wrap in plastic; chill until firm. , For Horseradish-Bacon Cheese Ball: Beat one portion of cream cheese mixture and horseradish until blended. Stir in bacon and onion. Shape into a ball. Wrap in plastic; chill until firm., For Salsa Cheese Ball: Beat one portion of cream cheese mixture, tomato paste and salt until blended. Stir in cilantro, onion and jalapeno. Shape into a ball. Wrap in plastic; chill until firm. , Can refrigerate up to two weeks. Serve with crackers.

PARTY CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the first 8 ingredients until blended. Cover and refrigerate until easily handled, about 45 minutes. , Shape into 2 balls; roll in parsley and pecans. Cover and refrigerate. Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving with crackers.

PARTY CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese and cheddar in small bowl with mixer until blended.
• Add all remaining ingredients except nuts; mix well.
• Refrigerate several hours.
• Shape into ball; roll in nuts.

PARTY CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese and cheddar cheese in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
• Mix in all remaining ingredients except pecans; cover. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
• Shape into ball; roll in pecans. Serve with assorted NABISCO Crackers.

CELEBRATION CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and garlic until blended. Divide into three portions.
• Pine Nut-Pesto Cheeseball: In a small mixing bowl, beat one portion of cream cheese mixture and pesto until blended. Stir in basil. Chop 2 tablespoons pine nuts; stir into cheese mixture. Shape into a ball; roll in remaining pine nuts. Wrap in plastic wrap; chill until firm.
• Horseradish-Bacon Cheeseball: In a small mixing bowl, beat one portion of cream cheese mixture and horseradish until blended. Stir in bacon and onion. Shape into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap; chill until firm.
• Salsa Cheeseball: In a small mixing bowl, beat one portion of cream cheese mixture, tomato paste and salt until blended. Stir in the cilantro, onion and jalapeno. Shape into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap; chill until firm.
• Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Serve with crackers.

PARTY CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese and cheddar cheese.
• Mix until well blended.
• Add remaining ingredients except for the pecans. Mix well.
• Divide mixture in half and place on sheet of plastic wrap and cover cheeseball mixture. (I usually form the mixture into a ball shape in the plastic wrap).
• Chill for several hours or overnight. (I usually chill mine overnight).
• Next day form the cheeseball mixture into a.
• ball and roll in the finely chopped pecans until the surface is covered.
• Makes 2 (1pound) cheeseballs.

PINEAPPLE PARTY CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese in mixer until nice and smooth.
• Gradually add seasoning salt, basil and garlic salt until well blended.
• Stir in pineapple, bell peppers, green onion and cheddar cheese.
• Blend in 1 cup of the chopped pecans.
• Refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Shape into ball and roll in remaining 1 cup of pecans.
• Serve!

CELEBRATION CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, parmesan cheese and garlic until blended. Divide into three portions.
• For pine nut-pesto cheese ball: In a small mixing bowl, beat one portion of cream cheese mixture and pesto until blended. Stir in basil. Chop 2 Tbsp. pine nuts, stir into cheese mixture. Shape into a ball; roll in remaining pine nuts. Wrap in plastic wrap; chill until firm.
• For horseradish-bacon cheese ball: In a small mixing bowl, beat one portion of cream cheese mixture and horseradish until blended. Stir in bacon and onion. Shape into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap; chill until firm.
• For salsa cheese ball: In a small mixing bowl, beat one portion of cream cheese mixture, tomato paste and salt until blended. Stir in the cilantro, onion and jalapeno. Shape into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap; chill until firm.