Trio Cheese Ball Recipes

A TRIO OF CHEESE LOGS

Steps:

• Put the cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the garlic and white pepper and mix until well combined. Divide the mixture into 3 even portions; return one portion to the mixer.
• For the pizza cheese log: Add the pizza blend cheese to the cream cheese mixture and mix well until combined. Remove to a work surface and roll into a log with your palms. (The mixture should be slightly sticky but thick enough to easily roll.) Put the smoked paprika on a shallow dish; roll the log in the paprika until completely coated. Roll the cheese log in a sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Clean the mixer bowl and paddle.
• For the Cheddar Jack and parsley cheese log: Put a second portion of the cream cheese mixture in the mixer bowl. Add the Cheddar Jack cheese and mix well. Remove to a work surface and roll into a log with your palms. Put the dried parsley on a shallow dish and roll the cheese log in the parsley until completely coated. Roll the cheese log in a sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Clean the mixer bowl and paddle.
• For the sharp Cheddar pecan cheese log: Put the last portion of the cream cheese mixture in the mixer bowl and add the extra-sharp Cheddar. Mix well. Remove to a work surface and roll into a log with your palms. Place the whole pecans down the length of the cheese log. Put the chopped pecans on a shallow dish, then roll the log in the pecans. Use your fingers to press the pecans more firmly into the cheese. Roll the cheese log in a sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
• Unwrap the cheese logs and present on a large platter surrounded by plenty of crackers and cheese knives for easy self-service.

FLAVORED CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• Put butter, cream cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until combined. Divide equally among 3 medium bowls.
• Stir cheddar cheese and chutney with base mixture in the first bowl. Form into a ball. Roll cheese ball in cranberries to coat before serving. Serve with crackers.
• Stir blue cheese and shallot with base mixture in second bowl; add brandy, if desired. Form into a ball. Roll in walnuts to coat before serving. Serve with chips.
• Stir goat cheese and scallions with base mixture in remaining bowl. Form into a ball. Roll in parsley to coat before serving. Serve with cucumber slices.

WISCONSIN TRIO CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Put all of the ingredients, except pecans and parsley, in a bowl.
• Beat with a mixer at medium speed until mixture is fluffy.
• Stir in 3 Tbs. pecans; cover and refrigerate 4 hours.
• Mix the remaining pecans and parsley in a small bowl.
• Form cheese into one large ball or several small balls.
• Roll in the pecan/parsley mixture.
• Return to the refrigerator until chilled.
• To Freeze: wrap in plastic wrap.
• Approximately 30 minutes before you are ready to serve, unwrap cheese.

HOLIDAY CHEESE BALL TRIO

Steps:

• Sauté onion in butter until caramelized. Add soy sauce and garlic. Take off heat.
• In a mixer, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add half of the white cheddar cheese and mix well.
• Mix in the onion powder, pepper, and salt.
• Fold the onions into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula.
• Fold in the other half of the white cheddar cheese.
• Divide mixture into thirds and roll into balls. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate while preparing toppings.
• Take cheese balls out of refrigerator and unwrap. Press cranberries in one ball, parsley in second ball, and toasted almonds in final ball.
• To serve, arrange cheese balls on plate with assorted crackers. Garnish with fresh fruit and parsley.

THREE-IN-ONE CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, milk, onion and Worcestershire sauce until fluffy. If a smoother spread is desired, process in a food processor until creamy. , Divide into thirds (about 1 cup each). Shape first portion into a ball; roll in pepper. Add the blue cheese to the second portion. Shape into a ball; roll in parsley. Add garlic powder to the remaining portion. Shape into a ball; roll in nuts. , Cover and refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving. Serve with crackers.