Italian Cheese Ball Recipes

GARLIC CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese until it is smooth. Add the garlic, sour cream, cheeses and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
• Place the chopped pecans on a plate. Form the cheese mixture into a ball, then roll the ball in the chopped pecans until the outside of the cheese ball is completely covered.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving.
• Serve with crackers.

ITALIAN CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Mix the cream cheese, provolone, olives, roasted red peppers, salami, artichoke hearts and crushed red pepper flakes in a medium bowl until well combined. Chill until firm and the flavors have blended, at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
• Shape the mixture into a ball and roll in the pine nuts. Serve with the crackers and garnish with the parsley.

CHEESEBALL WITH ITALIAN SEASONINGS

Steps:

• 1. Stir the seasoning packet (you can also use the generic brands) into the softened cream cheese, roll into a ball, then roll in chopped scallion greens or chopped nuts. Refrigerate for at least an hour before use.
• 2. Serve with an assortment of crackers or breads or with veggies.

ITALIAN CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a shallow dish combine 1 tablespoon of the chives, 1 tablespoon of the basil, and the parsley; set aside.
• In a medium bowl beat cream cheese and Fontina cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
• Beat in the salami and finely chopped roasted red sweet pepper and remaining 2 tablespoons chives, remaining 2 tablespoons basil, the pepper, and garlic.
• Form into a ball (or log).
• Roll ball in herb mixture. Wrap and chill cheese ball for 4 to 24 hours.
• Serve with water crackers or baguette slices, and a nice bottle of Italian wine or sparkling Spumante!
• Makes twelve 2-tablespoon servings.