3-IN-1 CHEESE BALL

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Three incredible cheese balls with the flavors of pesto, horseradish-bacon and Gorgonzola make a dazzling display at any get-together. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 3 large cheese balls (about 1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
PESTO CHEESE BALL:
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
HORSERADISH-BACON CHEESE BALL:
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1 green onion, finely chopped
GORGONZOLA-CRANBERRY CHEESE BALL:
1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
FOR SERVING:
Miniature pretzels, cooked bacon, dried cranberries, basil leaves and green onion, optional
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and garlic until blended. Divide into 3 portions; place each in a small bowl., For Pesto Cheese Ball: Beat pesto into 1 portion of cheese mixture. Stir in basil. Shape into a ball., For Horseradish-Bacon Cheese Ball: Beat horseradish into second portion of cheese mixture. Stir in bacon and green onion. Shape into 1 large or 3 mini balls., For Gorgonzola-Cranberry Cheese Ball: Beat Gorgonzola cheese into third portion of cheese mixture. Stir in cranberries. Shape into a ball; roll in walnuts to coat., Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm. Decorate as desired. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Nyamsuren altangerel
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This cheese ball is the perfect party appetizer! It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Pierrine Migheli
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cheese ball turned out really crumbly. It was still tasty, but it wasn't very pretty.


Beverly Armah
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This cheese ball was delicious! I especially loved the bacon and ranch flavor.


Paula Rodgers
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This cheese ball was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add a little bit of milk or cream next time.


Mohammed Sabbir
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I loved the different textures in this cheese ball. The cream cheese was smooth and creamy, the cheddar cheese was sharp and tangy, and the pecans added a nice crunch.


Miss Moh Gatobu
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This cheese ball was so easy to make and it was absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Ramesh Nepali
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheese ball turned out perfectly! It was a big hit at my party.


Blessing Negedu
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This cheese ball was a bit too salty for my taste.


Chmoon ali
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I've never been a big fan of cheese balls, but this one changed my mind! It was so creamy and flavorful.


FN Farhan
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This cheese ball was delicious! I loved the combination of cheeses and the pecans added a nice crunch.


Dipu Vishwakarma
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I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. I think there are easier ways to make a cheese ball.


Tony James
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This cheese ball was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Rina aktar Rina
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cheese ball was amazing! It was the perfect appetizer for my party.


Bad Villager
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This recipe is a keeper! The cheese ball was delicious and so easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Izumi_ chan
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I've made this cheese ball several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the different cheeses give it a really nice depth of flavor.


M.Faizan Kamboh
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This 3-in-1 cheese ball was a hit at my party! It was easy to make and everyone loved it.