Coventry, Harlequin, Holiday, Fruit & Nut Cheese Balls

* Exported from MasterCook *

COVENTRY, HARLEQUIN, HOLIDAY, FRUIT & NUT CHEESE BALLS

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Cheese/eggs

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pk (8 ounces) cream cheese,
-softened
2 T Minced parsley
1 t Lea & Perrins Worcestershire
1 c (4 ounces) shredded sharp
-cheddar cheese
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 c Minced onion

In a bowl, blend cream and cheddar cheeses. Add onion, parsley. Lea &
Perrins, and salt; blend well. Shape into a ball. Chill and serve with
assorted crackers, if desired. HARLEQUIN CHEESE BALL: Add 2 tablespoons
finely diced pimiento, 1 teaspoon prepared brown mustard, and 1 clove
garlic, crushed, to basic cheese mixture. Shape into a ball. Garnish with
pimiento stars, if desired. HOLIDAY CHEESE BALL: Add 1 tablespoon caraway
to basic cheese mixture. Shape into a ball. Chill. Sprinkle ribbons of
paprika and chopped parsley around ball. FRUIT AND NUT CHEESE BALL: Add 1
can (8 1/4 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained, and 1/3 cup finely
chopped nuts to basic cheese mixture. Shape into a ball; roll in 1/3 cup
finely chopped nuts. Chill.



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