CHEESE BALLS

Dried Beef Cheese Ball

8 ounces cream cheese
3 ounces dried beef
3 good size garlic cloves, chopped fine
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, dried beef, and chopped garlic.

Mix well, then season with onion salt and Worcestershire sauce.

Form into a ball, and refrigerate.


Cocktail Cheese Ball

8 oz Neufchatel cheese, softened
1/4 c Plain nonfat yogurt
4 oz Shredded cheddar cheese
4 oz shredded swiss cheese
2 tsp Grated onion
2 tsp Prepared horseradish
1 tsp Country-style Dijon Mustard
1/4 c Chopped fresh parsley

Combine Neufchatel cheese and yogurt in large bowl. Beat at med speed until smooth. Add cheddar cheese and next 4 ingredients; stir well.

Cover, chill at least 1 hour. Shape cheese mix in ball. Sprinkle with parsley.

Wrap cheese ball in plastic wrap, chill. Serve with assorted unsalted crackers.

Yield: 2 cups



Chicken Cheeseball

2 large cans chicken, well drained, flaked
4 packages cream cheese, softened (8 ounce size)
1 envelope Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix dry
Parsley
Chopped pecans

Mix chicken, cheese and dressing mix together. Press into a saran wrap lined mold and chill overnight.

Before serving, place cheese ball on serving tray, garnish with parsley and chopped pecans.

Serve with crackers.


Smoked Salmon Cheeseball

8 oz Cream cheese at room temperature
1/4 c Grated cheddar cheese
1/2 ts Horseradish
1 Quick shake worcestershire
1 t Lemon juice
6 1/2 oz Canned smoked salmon
1/2 c Ground pecans

Mix all ingredients together and roll into a ball.

Roll in either chopped nuts or chives.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.

Serves 4 to 6 people as an hors d'oeuvre.

(If smoked salmon is unavailable use canned salmon and 1/8 teaspoon of liquid smoke. Use more liquid smoke if you like a stronger flavor.)


Party Cheese Ball

2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon chopped pimento
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped green pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 to 2 cups finely chopped pecans or walnuts*

Combine all ingredients together and mix well. Shape into 1 large ball or 2 small balls. Roll in the finely chopped nuts.

Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and chill for 2 to 3 hours, removing from refrigerator 1/2 hour before serving.

Serve with a variety of crackers.

*As a variation try using toasted sesame seeds instead.


Dried Beef Cheese Ball

8 ounces cream cheese
3 ounces dried beef
3 good size garlic cloves, chopped fine
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, dried beef, and chopped garlic.

Mix well, then season with onion salt and Worcestershire sauce.

Form into a ball, and refrigerate.


Easy Ranch Cheese Ball

16 ounces Cream Cheese -- softened
1 package Ranch salad dressing mix
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Bacon Bits

Combine salad dressing,cheese and cream cheese. Form into a ball.

Roll in bacon bits. Refrigerate until 10 minutes before serving.

Serve with crackers.