Cheddar Carrot Balls Recipes

EASTER CARROT CHEESE BALL

Treat your guests to a tasty Easter Carrot Cheese Ball Appetizer! Our carrot-shaped cheese ball appetizer is festively covered in shredded cheddar cheese.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Cheese Appetizers

Time 1h15m

Yield 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 4

Easter Carrot Cheese Ball image

Steps:

Chop enough onions to measure 2 Tbsp.; set aside. Chop remaining onion tops; refrigerate until ready to use as garnish.
Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Add 2 Tbsp. chopped onions and remaining chopped vegetables; mix well.
Refrigerate 1 hour.
Shape cream cheese mixture on plate to resemble carrot; cover with cheddar and reserved onion tops as shown in photo.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 115 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

Ingredients

4 green onions
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Finely Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese, divided
2 Tbsp. each finely chopped carrots, cucumbers and red peppers

TASTY CARROT BALLS

These carrot balls are indeed tasty, and a little-bit-different way of serving a vegetable that can be a bit boring, at times! You can make them with or without the cheese - they are good both ways. Try it, you just might like it!

Provided by Martha Price

Categories Vegetables

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Tasty Carrot Balls image

Steps:

1. Combine all ingredients, except bread crumbs, eggs and butter/oil. Shape into balls about 1 and 1/2 inch in diameter.
2. Roll carrot balls in egg, then coat with bread crumbs.
3. Fry in a little butter and/or oil until browned and heated through. Drain on paper towels.

Ingredients

2 c cooked and mashed carrots
1/2 c grated cheddar cheese, mild, optional
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp onion, grated
1/2 c soft bread crumbs
butter and/or oil

CHEDDAR CHEESE CARROT

If you "carrot" all about serving up a good time for your guests, plant this playful appetizer on your party menu. I make this for parties, and it catches everyone's eye.-Pam Goodlet, Washington Island, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Cheddar Cheese Carrot image

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and cheddar cheese for 1 minute. Add the carrot, peanuts, onion and dill; mix well. , On a serving platter, shape mixture into an 8-in. log, tapering one end to form a carrot shape. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until serving. , Place parsley at wide end for carrot top. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Ingredients

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup finely shredded carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped peanuts
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
Fresh parsley springs
Assorted crackers