Sweet Savory Cheese Ball Recipes

SAVORY POMEGRANATE CHEESE BALL

Combine sweet and savory flavors when you make this pomegranate cheese ball. Cheddar and cream cheese come together with green onions and jalapenos in this Savory Pomegranate Cheese Ball, all mellowed out by the burst of fresh and sweet pomegranate seeds coating the outside.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Cheese Appetizers

Time 2h15m

Yield 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 5

Savory Pomegranate Cheese Ball image

Steps:

Mix all ingredients except pomegranate seeds until blended; shape into ball.
Place pomegranate seeds in pie plate. Add cheese ball; turn to evenly coat with seeds. Wrap in plastic wrap.
Refrigerate 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 95 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.5053 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

Ingredients

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) extra sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
2 green onions, sliced
4 tsp. finely chopped seeded fresh jalapeño peppers
1 cup pomegranate seeds (about 7 oz.)

SAVORY CHEESE BALL

Blue cheese contributes a pleasant, tangy bite and olive a saltiness to this creamy cheese ball recipe. For the optimum taste, let the cheese ball stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.-Jan Stawara, Howell, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Savory Cheese Ball image

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, blue cheese and butter until smooth. Stir in olives and chives. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Shape cheese mixture into a ball; roll in walnuts. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives
1 tablespoon minced chives
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Assorted crackers

SWEET CHEESE BALL

You'll need only a few items for this unique cheese ball sent in by Melissa Friend of Oakland, Maryland. Coconut comes through in the cherry-flecked mixture that's coated in pecans. It looks pretty and tastes delicious served with apple slices, pineapple wedges, berries and other fresh fruit.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 1 cheese ball (3-1/2 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 6

Sweet Cheese Ball image

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in the coconut and cherries. Shape into a ball; roll in pecans. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
8 maraschino cherries, finely chopped
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
Assorted fresh fruit

SWEET & SAVORY PINEAPPLE CHEESE BALL

One of my favorite dishes in childhood was my mom's pineapple and green pepper cheese ball. Now I make it, and it's always a hit. -Susan Harrison, Laurel, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2 cheese balls (2 cups each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

Sweet & Savory Pineapple Cheese Ball image

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in pineapple, 1-1/2 cups pecans, green pepper, onion and seasoned salt. Shape into two balls. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate at least 30 minutes., Place remaining pecans in a small shallow bowl; roll cheese balls in pecans to coat evenly. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts :

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained
3 cups finely chopped pecans, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
Assorted crackers