Savory Nut Balls Food

SAVORY MINI CHEESE BALL RECIPES

Steps:

• CUT cream cheese into 6 pieces; roll each into a ball.
• COMBINE sesame seed, poppy seed and half the garlic in small bowl. Mix herbs and remaining garlic in separate small bowl. Mix herbs and remaining garlic in separate small bowl. Combine cranberries and nuts in third bowl.
• ROLL 2 cheese balls in sesame seed mixture, 2 cheese balls in herb mixture and remaining cheese balls in nut mixture.

SWEET, SAVORY & SPICY ROASTED NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean up.
• Melt butter: Melt butter using the stovetop or the microwave (directions below)!(In the Microwave) Place butter in the microwave- safe bowl. Microwave on 50% power for 1 minute. Continue to microwave at 50% power for 10 second increments until just melted. Stir in the rosemary and set aside for 1 minute. Stir in the maple syrup. Set aside.(On the Stovetop) In a medium sized sauté pan, over medium low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the rosemary and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup. Set aside.
• Season nuts: Place the nuts in a medium sized mixing bowl. Add the brown sugar, cumin, cayenne, salt and black pepper. Stir well and set aside.
• Add butter to nuts: Pour the butter over the nuts. Stir and toss to completely coat. Transfer the seasoned nuts to the prepared baking sheet, arranging them in a single even layer.
• Bake: Bake nuts for 10 minutes. Remove and stir, arranging nuts into a single layer. Return nuts to oven and continue to roast for an additional 5-8 minutes, or until they are aromatic and light golden in color (they will get darker upon sitting).
• OPTIONAL (for more flavor!): While the nuts are still hot and fresh out of the oven (on the pan), sprinkle the Turbinado sugar and flaked sea salt evenly over the nuts.
• Cool: Place the baking sheet on a wire rack and stir the nuts, spreading them back out into an even single layer once. Set aside and allow the nuts to cool on the pan for 15 minutes.
• Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl or a container with a tight fitting lid for storage. Enjoy!

SAVORY SPICED NUTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 275 degrees.
• Whisk egg white and water until foamy.
• Toss with nuts, and pour into strainer.
• Strain for 3 minutes.
• Pour nuts into brown paper bag, and shake with spices until coated.
• Pour onto cookie sheet and spread out.
• Bake 15 minutes and stir.
• Lower heat to 225 degrees, and bake 1 hour, stirring a few times.
• Turn off oven and cool with door propped open.
• Store in airtight container.

SAVORY MINI CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• Cut cream cheese into 6 pieces; roll each into a ball.
• Combine sesame seed, poppy seed and half the garlic in small bowl. Mix herbs and remaining garlic in separate small bowl. Combine cranberries and nuts in third bowl.
• Roll 2 cheese balls in sesame seed mixture, 2 cheese balls in herb mixture and remaining cheese balls in nut mixture.

SWEET AND SAVORY NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Lightly beat egg white in a large bowl. Add all remaining ingredients except nuts, mixing until slightly frothy. Fold in nuts.
• Spray or lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet. Pour mixture onto sheet, spreading nuts out in a single layer. Bake until crispy, 40 to 45 minutes, turning once after 20 minutes. Cool completely before serving.

SAVORY NUT BALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Note: you can use any combination of ground nuts and seeds to equal 2 cups.
• Mix all ingredients except mustard.
• Form one inch balls.
• Place on oiled cookie sheet.
• Bake until light brown and crunchy, about 20 minute.
• Serve with assorted mustards for dipping.

PARTY NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Mix maple, salt, cinnamon and cayenne in a small bowl.
• Add nuts and fresh rosemary and toss to coat.
• Spread nuts on a baking sheet and roast in oven for 10 minutes, toss and roast for another 5-10 minutes. Nuts are done when they're fragrant and browning just a bit.
• Let nuts cool completely before serving or transferring to containers for storage or gifting. Store leftover nuts at room temperature in a sealed container.

SAVORY CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, green onions, green pepper, crushed pineapple, seasoned salt, and 1 cup of the chopped pecans.
• Put the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes to start to become firm.
• Remove from the refrigerator and form into ball.
• Put the remaining 1 cup of chopped pecan on pie plate, roll the formed ball in the nuts to cover the outside entirely.
• Place the ball on the serving plate of choice, cover with saran wrap and refrigerate until serving.