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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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These delicious appetizers are great hot or cold. Recipe and photo from Appetizers & More 2007 Ingredients:
36 ritz crackers, divided |
1 pkg (8 oz,) cream cheese, softened |
1/4 c 100% grated parmesan cheese |
1/4 c mozzarella. shredded |
1/2 c chopped, drained canned artichoke hearts |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Crush 4 of the crackers, place in a shallow dish and set aside
3. Mix cheeses and artichokes until will blended
4. Shape 2 Tsp of the cheese mix into 32 balls. If cheese is too soft, refrigerate until firm
5. Roll in cracker crumbs until evenly coated
6. Place in a single layer on wax paper-covered tray; refrigerate 30 minutes
7. Arrange the remaining 32 crackers on a baking sheet; top each with a cheese ball
8. Bake 10 minutes or until heated through
9. Note: These can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours and served cold
10. Note: Add toasted sesame seeds; chopped fresh dill or chives; finely chopped red, green or yellow peppers to the crumbs or omit crumbs completely and coat only in one of the alternatives
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