Classic Pinecone Colby Jack Cheese Ball Recipes

PINE CONE CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Stir cream cheese, goat cheese, parsley, tarragon, thyme, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until smooth and well-mixed.
• Turn cheese mixture out onto a serving platter and form into a tapered oval shape to resemble a pine cone.
• Starting at the tapered end, press almonds into the cheese cone so that the tip of the almond is facing out and down, and cheese cone is completely covered with almonds and resembles a pine cone. Place rosemary sprigs at the top to resemble pine needles.

CLASSIC PINECONE COLBY JACK CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Process first 3 ingredients in food processor until blended. Stir in chiles and parsley.
• Shape into 4-inch oval on sheet of waxed paper to resemble pinecone. Insert nuts in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture. Transfer to serving plate.
• Refrigerate 2 hours.

CREAMY JALAPEñO PINECONE CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Process first 3 ingredients in food processor until blended. Stir in pepper.
• Shape into 4-inch oval on sheet of waxed paper to resemble pinecone. Insert nuts in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture. Transfer to serving plate.
• Refrigerate 2 hours.

HOLIDAY CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Place cream cheese, shredded cheddar, French onion soup mix, and ground mustard in the food processor. Pulse until the mixture is well combined.Scoop the cheese mixture out of the food processor and form with your hands into the shape of a large almond. Place on a platter.Press the round ends of the almonds into the cheese ball with the points slightly leaning toward the pointed end of the cheese ball form. Cover the cheese ball completely with almonds. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish the platter with fresh herbs and serve with crackers or cut vegetables.

CLASSIC PINECONE FIVE-CHEESE CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Process first 3 ingredients in food processor until blended. Stir in chiles and pepper sauce.
• Shape into 4-inch oval on sheet of waxed paper to resemble pinecone. Insert nuts in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture. Transfer to serving plate.
• Refrigerate 2 hours.

CLASSIC PINECONE MONTEREY JACK CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Process first 3 ingredients in food processor until blended. Stir in chiles and onion.
• Shape into 4-inch oval on sheet of waxed paper to resemble pinecone. Insert nuts in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture. Transfer to serving plate.
• Refrigerate 2 hours. Remove from refrigerator 15 min. before serving.

PINECONE CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, shredded cheese, and Dijon mustard in a blender or food processor until well blended.
• Stir in green chilies.
• Place in freezer for 20 minutes so that it is easier to handle and shape.
• Remove from freezer and place on wax paper.
• Shape into what resembles a pinecone.
• Stick the almonds into the cheese ball in rows that completely cover the cheese ball.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Let the cheese ball stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
• Serve with crackers.