Pesto Cheese Ball Party Perfect Recipes

CELEBRATION CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and garlic until blended. Divide into three portions. , For Pine Nut-Pesto Cheese Ball: Beat one portion of cream cheese mixture and pesto until blended. Stir in basil. Chop 2 tablespoons pine nuts; stir into cheese mixture. Shape into a ball; roll in remaining pine nuts. Wrap in plastic; chill until firm. , For Horseradish-Bacon Cheese Ball: Beat one portion of cream cheese mixture and horseradish until blended. Stir in bacon and onion. Shape into a ball. Wrap in plastic; chill until firm., For Salsa Cheese Ball: Beat one portion of cream cheese mixture, tomato paste and salt until blended. Stir in cilantro, onion and jalapeno. Shape into a ball. Wrap in plastic; chill until firm. , Can refrigerate up to two weeks. Serve with crackers.

PARTY CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese and cheddar cheese in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
• Mix in all remaining ingredients except pecans; cover. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
• Shape into ball; roll in pecans. Serve with assorted NABISCO Crackers.

PESTO MOZZARELLA CHEESE BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Cut biscuit dough in half. Flatten dough.
• Spread a teaspoon of pesto in the center of the dough, then place a mozzarella cube on top
• Pinch the sides around the cheese so the pesto and cheese are completely encased by the dough.
• Place stuffed dough balls in a cast iron pan.
• Crush garlic and mix with melted butter.
• Brush the garlic butter over each ball. Bake for 20 minutes at 400˚F (200˚C) or until the dough is golden brown. Serve warm.
• Enjoy!

BASIL PESTO GOAT CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Mix the cheese and pesto in a bowl until well combined.
• Scrape the contents of the bowl onto a sheet of plastic wrap, gather into a rough ball and twist at the top to seal.
• Freeze for one hour, or put in the fridge for about four hours ( or until the cheese ball firms up ).
• Place the pine nuts in a bowl. Drop the cheese ball directly from the plastic wrap into the bowl and discard the plastic wrap. Roll the cheese in the pine nuts until the entire ball is covered in nuts.
• Serve with crackers or a sliced baguette and a few sprigs of fresh basil.

CHEESE BALL WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Mix together pesto, and two cheeses.
• Place mixture on a sheet of plastic wrap and form into a ball Chill for 3+hours.
• Remove plastic wrap from the cheese ball and place in plate Press the pine nuts firmly over the outside of the ball and refrigerate.
• Bring to room temperature one hour before serving.

PESTO CHEESE BALL, PARTY PERFECT!

Steps:

• Fill 3-quart saucepan with 4 cups water.
• Bring to boil over high heat 4 to 5 minutes.
• Dip 3 cups parsley and basil into boiling water just until wilted about 30 seconds.
• Rinse with cold water. Drain well, squeezing out excess liquid.
• Chop wilted parsley and basil leaves.
• Combine wilted parsley and basil, provolone cheese, pine nuts, cream cheese, garlic and red pepper in large mixer bowl.
• Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed 1 to 2 minutes.
• Shape into ball. Cover; refrigerate until firm at least 3 hours.
• Chop remaining parsley. Reshape ball, if necessary. Roll cheese ball in remaining chopped parsley to coat.
• Serve with crackers or thin French bread slices.