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Cheese Ball appetizer
This is an elegant, kind of retro, appetizer that’s easy to make and tastes delicious. It’s made of cream cheese and grated Parmesan, with horseradish for a bit of zip. Chopped up vegetables such as carrots, onions, celery or peppers add the crunch and a healthy twist. Cover it with nuts such as chopped walnuts or sunflower seeds and serve with crackers.
- Cream cheese - 1 8-oz packages, softened
- Mayonnaise - 1/4 cup
- Parmesan Cheese - 1/3 cup, grated
- Onion - 2 Tblsp., finely chopped
- Horseradish - 1 tsp.
- Carrot - 2 Tblsps., finely chopped
- Celery - 2 Tblsps., finely chopped
- Other vegetables can be added or substituted, such as red and/or or green bell peppers, finely chopped - to make it more colorful and/or to add a holiday color scheme.
- Salt - 1/2 tsp.
- Chopped walnuts or sunflower seeds - 1- 4 Tblsps., optional topping
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients except the nuts.
- Blend well with an electric mixer for about 1 minute, till the cheese is fluffy.
- Place the cheese mixture on a large piece of plastic wrap and gather the warp at the top, shaping the cheese into a ball shape.
- Place in a small round bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- To add optional nuts, make sure the ball is firm and then unwrap and roll in a medium bowl filled with nuts. Presslightly so they adhere and cover evenly.
- Serve with crackers.
From Rose’s Celebrations by Rose Levy Beranbaum.
Tags: cheese, Holiday, party, retro, Vegetarian
