These holiday appetizers will make your Christmas merry and bright.
Cranberry-Cheddar Cheese Ball
2016-11-23 03:00:37
Serves 8
Pecans add a nice crunch to this cranberry-Cheddar cheese ball.
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- In the work bowl of a food processor, combine cream cheese, Cheddar, and cranberries; pulse to combine.
- Shape cheese mixture into a ball. Roll in pecans to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Bacon-Herb Cheese Ball
2016-11-23 03:01:22
Serves 8
This festive appetizer comes
together in less than 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup chopped cooked bacon
- ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, divided
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In the work bowl of a food processor, combine Cheddar, cream cheese, bacon, 1 tablespoon chives, Worcestershire, and pepper; pulse to combine.
- In a shallow bowl, combine parsley and remaining ¼ cup chives. Shape cheese mixture into a ball. Roll in chopped herbs to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Sweet and Spicy Nut Mix
2016-11-23 03:02:16
Great for snacking or gifting, this mix is a perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg white
- 4 cups mixed nuts
- ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1¼ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat egg white until frothy. Stir in nuts.
- In a small bowl, stir together sugars, salt, cinnamon, paprika, and red pepper. Add sugar mixture to nut mixture, stirring to combine. Spread nut mixture on prepared pan.
- Bake, stirring once, until nuts are dry, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool on pan. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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Cheese Straws
2016-11-23 03:04:01
Yields 30
These crunchy, buttery cheese straws have
a touch of heat from red pepper, making
them an ideal pre-dinner snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups shredded sharp yellow Cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
- ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In the work bowl of a food processor, place flour, cheese, butter, salt, black pepper, paprika, and red pepper; pulse to combine. With processor running, add milk in a slow, steady stream until a dough forms.
- Using a cookie press fitted with a star-shaped disk, pipe dough into 6-inch lengths on prepared pans.
- Bake until lightly browned, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool on pans. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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Honey Goat Cheese Ball
2016-11-23 03:04:40
For extra flavor, drizzle the cheese ball
with additional honey just before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) package goat cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup toasted sliced almonds
Instructions
- In the work bowl of a food processor, combine goat cheese, cream cheese, and honey; pulse to combine. Shape cheese mixture into a ball. Roll in almonds to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Find more great recipes like this one in Taste of the South‘s December 2016 issue!
