Cheese Ball With Marinated Dried Tomatoes

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHEESE BALL WITH MARINATED DRIED TOMATOES

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheese

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 (8 oz) pkgs cream cheese
-softened
1 (7 oz) jar oil-packed dried
Tomatoes -- drained
1 Clove garli
2 ts Dried basil
1/2 c Coarsely chopped pine nuts
Or almonds -- toasted

Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add first
4 ingredients. Process until smooth. Cover and chill
at least 3 hours. Shape 1/2 cup mixture into a boil;
roll in toasted pine nuts or almonds, pressing gently
to make nuts adhere. Repeat procedure with remaining
mixture and nuts. Wrap each ball in plastic wrap.
Chill. Yield 6 (1/2-cup) gifts. Directions for gift
card: Store Cheese Ball with Marinated Dried Tomatoes
in refrigerator up to 5 days. Serve with unsalted
crackers.



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