Festive Cheese Ring Food

MARINATED OLIVE & CHEESE RING

Steps:

• Cut cream cheese lengthwise in half; cut each half into 1/4-in. slices. On a serving plate, arrange cheeses upright in a ring, alternating cheddar and cream cheese slices. Place olives in center., In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, parsley, basil and garlic until blended; drizzle over cheeses and olives. Sprinkle with pimientos. Refrigerate, covered, at least 8 hours or overnight. Serve with baguette slices.

HOLIDAY CHEESE BALL WREATH

Steps:

• Line the inside of a 6-cup Bundt pan with plastic wrap. Process the cream cheese, shredded cheese, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt and few grinds of pepper in a food processor until smooth. Empty the mixture into a medium bowl, and fold in all but 2 tablespoons of the chopped peppers.
• Spoon the cheese mixture into the prepared Bundt pan; pack it in, spread into an even layer and cover (or simply form the cheese mixture into a ball and wrap tightly with plastic wrap). Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour up to 2 days.
• Uncover and invert the cheese mold (or unwrap and transfer the ball) onto a serving platter. Sprinkle with the chives and parsley to completely coat the wreath, and garnish with the reserved 2 tablespoons peppers. Serve with crackers, sliced bread or crudites.

BAKED HAM & CHEESE RING RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
• Unroll cans of dough, separate into triangles.
• On a large cookie sheet, place a bowl in the center (about 5 inches [12cm] in diameter). Arrange the triangles in a ring around the bowl, dough should overlap.
• Layer cheese, pepperoncinis, basil, salami, ham, prosciutto, and provolone on each triangle closest to the ring.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Bring the top of the triangle over the filling, and tuck the edges under the bottom layer of dough. Repeat around the ring until the entire filling is enclosed.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until the dough is golden brown.
• Serve with olive oil and balsamic.
• Cool 5 to 10 minutes before cutting into serving slices.
• Enjoy!

ROSALYNN CARTER'S CHEESE RING

Steps:

• Combine cheese with mayo, chopped nuts and onions.
• Mix in black pepper and cayenne, and blend thoroughly.
• Press into a 3-cup ring mold.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• To serve, dip mold into a pan of hot water for 15-20 seconds before turning out onto a serving platter. Fill center with strawberry preserves. Serve with crackers of your choice.

FESTIVE HAM AND CHEESE WREATH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F Spray large cookie sheet with nonstick spray. In large bowl, combine cheese, ham, onions and mustard; mix well.
• Separate one can of dough into 10 biscuits; leave second can in the refrigerator. Separate each biscuit into two layers. Press each biscuit layer to form 3 1/2 inch round.
• Place one rounded tablespoon cheese mixture on each dough round. Wrap dough around cheese mixture, pinching edges to seal. Repeat with remaining can of dough and cheese mixture.
• Arrange 8 balls seems side down and sides almost touching, to form ring on sprayed cookie sheet, leaving a 3 inch hole in the center. Arrange 14 balls, sides almost touching, around outside of first ring. Arrange remaining 18 balls around outside of second ring. Brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seed.
• Bake at 375F for 18 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully slide wreath on serving platter and sprinkle with diced bell peper. Serve warm.

STRAWBERRY CHEESE RING

Steps:

• Combine all the ingrdients except preserves in a food processor or electic mixer.
• Mix thoroughly and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
• Scoop mixture onto a platter.
• Use your hands to mold mixture into a ring formation.
• Spread strawberry preserves in the center of ring.
• Serve with buttery crackers.