3-in-1 Cheese Ball

Total Time:Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Recipe by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Mar. 03, 2022

Three incredible cheese balls with the flavors of pesto, horseradish-bacon and Gorgonzola make a dazzling display at any get-together. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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3-in-1 Cheese Ball

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Yield:3 large cheese balls (about 1 cup each)
Prep:30 min
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Ingredients

  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • pesto cheese ball:
    • 2 tablespoons prepared pesto
    • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
  • horseradish-bacon cheese ball:
    • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
    • 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
    • 1 green onion, finely chopped
  • gorgonzola-cranberry cheese ball:
    • 1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
    • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
    • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
  • for serving:
    • Miniature pretzels, cooked bacon, dried cranberries, basil leaves and green onion, optional
    • Assorted crackers
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Directions

  1. 1
    In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and garlic until blended. Divide into 3 portions; place each in a small bowl.
  2. 2
    For Pesto Cheese Ball: Beat pesto into 1 portion of cheese mixture. Stir in basil. Shape into a ball.
  3. 3
    For Horseradish-Bacon Cheese Ball: Beat horseradish into second portion of cheese mixture. Stir in bacon and green onion. Shape into 1 large or 3 mini balls.
  4. 4
    For Gorgonzola-Cranberry Cheese Ball: Beat Gorgonzola cheese into third portion of cheese mixture. Stir in cranberries. Shape into a ball; roll in walnuts to coat.
  5. 5
    Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm. Decorate as desired. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons (calculated without optional decorations and crackers): 94 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 157mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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