Sure, the holiday season is a great reason to get out there and shop till you drop, buying the perfect holiday gift for each and every one of your loved ones.
You’ve got a lot of cheese options to consider this holiday season. I always go for a nice cheese appetizer- a cheese ball in some form. Delicious? Yes! Of course!
Holiday Cheese Truffles- Forget the chocolate, go cheese!
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 4 hr 15 min
Makes: Makes 4 doz. truffles or 24 servings, two truffles and 5 crackers each.
BEAT cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, garlic powder and ground red pepper with electric mixer until blended. Divide in half. Add roasted peppers to half and onions to other half; mix each until blended.
REFRIGERATE several hours or until chilled.
SHAPE into 24 (1-inch) balls. Roll in pecans. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Pinecone Cheese Spread- Cone shaped cheese with crackers? What could go wrong?
Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 2 hr 35 min
Makes: 2 cups spread or 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each
PLACE cream cheese, shredded cheese and mustard in food processor or blender; cover. Process until well blended. Stir in chilies.
PLACE on sheet of waxed paper; shape into 4-inch oval to resemble a pinecone. Insert almonds in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture. Place on serving plate; cover.
REFRIGERATE at least 2 hours or up to 5 days. Let stand at room temperature 15 min. before serving with the crackers.
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