Parmesan Pepper Balls Recipes

PARMESAN-PEPPER BALLS

Steps:

• Make Classic Shortbread dough (recipe follows), adding 1/2 cup parmesan, 1 tablespoon lemon zest and 2 teaspoons pepper with the butter. Roll into tiny balls, then bake 8 to 12 minutes at 300 degrees.
• Classic Shortbread dough: Beat 2 sticks butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Whisk 2 cups flour and 1 teaspoon salt, then stir into the butter mixture.

PARMESAN AND PEPPER BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat a convection oven to 300 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Sift the flour and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
• Beat the butter and sugar together in a stand mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 8 minutes. Add the Parmesan, thyme, zest, and 2 teaspoons pepper and continue mixing until evenly incorporated, about 2 more minutes. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture just to combine.
• Form into balls, small (1/4-ounce) or large (3/4-ounce), and place 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until lightly golden on the bottoms, about 15 minutes.

PARMESAN POTATO BALLS

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain.
• In a large mixing bowl, mash the potatoes. Beat in the cream cheese, milk and butter until smooth. Stir in Parmesan cheese, onion, soup mix, salt, hot pepper sauce and pepper. Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls.
• Place the egg and cornflakes in separate shallow bowls. Dip potato balls in egg, then roll in crumbs. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400 for 15-18 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.

MEATBALLS WITH PARSLEY AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Stir eggs, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, 3 tablespoons olive oil, parsley, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt and pepper in large bowl to blend. Add ground beef and mix thoroughly. Form mixture into 1 1/2-inch diameter meatballs.
• Pour enough oil into heavy large skillet to coat bottom; heat over medium-low heat. Working in batches, add meatballs and fry until brown and cooked through, turning frequently and adding more oil as needed, about 15 minutes per batch. Transfer to plate.

GARLIC-PARMESAN CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Shape into a ball. Roll in walnuts if desired. Wrap tightly; chill 2 hours. Serve with vegetables and/or crackers.

PARMESAN POTATO BALLS

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. , In a large bowl, mash the potatoes. Beat in the cream cheese, milk and butter until smooth. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, onion, soup mix, salt, hot pepper sauce and pepper. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls., Place the egg and cornflakes in separate shallow bowls. Dip potato balls in egg, then roll in crumbs. Place on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.

PARMESAN PEPPER ROLLS

Steps:

• Mix 1 1/4 cups of the flour, the sugar, cheese, salt, pepper and yeast in large bowl. Beat in water, egg whites and oil until smooth. Stir in remaining flour until smooth. Scrape batter from side of bowl.
• Cover and let rise in warm place about 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
• Spray 12 medium muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray. Stir down batter, beating about 25 strokes.
• Divide batter among muffin cups. Let rise uncovered 20-30 minutes or until batter rounds over tops of cups.
• Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or till golden brown.

EASY TO SERVE CHICKEN PARMESAN POPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Drain and dry the pickled cherry peppers, then cut off the tops and use a teaspoon to scoop out the seeds. Place a mozzarella ball inside of each one.
• Make the chicken mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, Parmesan, milk, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Mix well.
• Take a golf ball-size amount of the chicken mixture and pat it out flat in your palm. Place a stuffed cherry pepper in the center and wrap the chicken mixture around it until completely covered, rolling into a ball. Repeat with the remaining cherry peppers.
• Chill for 20 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
• Prepare for frying: Add the bread crumbs to a medium bowl with the Parmesan, dried parsley, garlic powder, and salt. Beat the eggs in a separate medium bowl. Add the flour to another medium bowl.
• Toss a chicken meatball in the flour, then coat in the eggs, then roll in the bread crumbs. Repeat with remaining meatballs.
• Heat a large pan with ¼ inch (6 ml) of canola oil over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 400°F (200˚C).
• Working in batches, fry the chicken meatballs for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until light golden brown. Once finished, blot dry with paper towels and transfer to a greased baking sheet.
• Dollop 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce on each ball, then top with a piece of mozzarella cheese.
• Bake for 8 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (75˚C).
• Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
• Enjoy!

PARMESAN CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Stir together all ingredients except coarsely chopped nuts until well blended. Shape into ball; roll in coarsely chopped nuts.
• Wrap cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 48 hours. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.

PARMESAN SPINACH BALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, mix the frozen chopped spinach, Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, butter, green onion, eggs, salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into 1 inch balls.
• Arrange the balls in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 10 to 15 minutes, until lightly browned.

PARMESAN BROCCOLI BALLS

Steps:

• Place broccoli in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover. Cover, and bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes. Uncover, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, until tender. Remove from heat, drain, and cool.
• In a large bowl, mix broccoli, stuffing mix, Parmesan cheese, onion, eggs, margarine, pepper, and garlic salt. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator approximately 1 hour, until moisture has been absorbed.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Roll the chilled mixture into 1 inch balls, and arrange on a medium baking sheet.
• Bake 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until browned.

PEPPERONI BALLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Unroll pizza dough; cut into 8 rectangles. Top with pepperoni and mozzarella.
• Fold edges of dough over filling, then pinch together to completely enclose filling. Roll each into ball.
• Place on parchment-covered rimmed baking sheet. Brush with oil; sprinkle with Parmesan.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until golden brown. Serve warm.