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savory holiday cheese truffles

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Barbara Kavorkian
@BKavorkian
Two Harbors, MN

Great snack cheese treats or a wonderful gift for the holidays. Who doesn't like cheese?

(1 rating)
prep time 10 Min

Ingredients For savory holiday cheese truffles

  • 2 pkg
    8oz package cream cheese - softened
  • 1 pkg
    8oz sharp shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 dash
    ground red pepper
  • 1/4 c
    roasted red pepper
  • 1/4 c
    green onion

How To Make savory holiday cheese truffles

  • 1
    Beat cream and shredded cheese, garlic powder and ground red pepper until blended. Divide in half. Add roasted red peppers to one half and green onions to the other half. Mix each half until well blended. Cover and refrigerate 2 hrs for flavors to blend.
  • 2
    Roll cheese mix into small 1 in balls. Roll in one of the following: Nuts, sharp cheddar cheese, paprika, sesame seed or chopped fresh parsley. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • 3
    Serve with crackers, vegetables or assorted breads or toasts.
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