Holiday Cheese Truffles
They may look as cute as holiday chocolates, but these mini cheese balls are made for those of us who love a little cayenne and sharp cheddar on our party plate.
Prep time15 min
Total time4hr 15min
ServingsMakes 24 servings, 2 truffles and 5 crackers each.
Ingredients
- 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) brick cream cheese, softened
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
- ¼ cup chopped roasted red peppers
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1⅔ cups chopped pecans
- SOCIABLES Crackers
Preparation
- Beat first 4 ingredients with mixer until blended. Divide in half. Add peppers to half, and onions to remaining half; mix each until blended.
- Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
- Shape each mixture into 24 (1-inch balls); roll in nuts. Serve with crackers.
Recipe Tips
- Size-Wise
Enjoy a single serving of these indulgent holiday treats. - Special Extra
Try these other coatings for these tasty truffles -- sesame seed, chopped fresh parsley, paprika and your favorite shredded cheese. - Variations
Prepare as directed, using one of the following options: Festive Wreath: Alternately arrange different flavored truffles in a large circle on platter to resemble a holiday wreath. Create a decorative bow out of green onion strips; use to garnish wreath. Cheese Logs: Roll each half into 6-inch log, then roll in desired coatings.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 230 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 19g | |
| Saturated fat 7g | |
| Cholesterol 35mg | |
| Sodium 290mg | |
| Carbohydrate 11g | |
| Dietary fiber 1g | |
| Total sugars 2g | |
| Protein 5g | |
| Vitamin A | 10 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 4 %DV |
| Calcium | 10 %DV |
| Iron | 4 %DV |
