Festive Cheese Beach Ball |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 56 |
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Made to resemble a beach ball, this appetizer always rounds up compliments. It's filled with a variety of cheese, and each cut through the ball gives guests a taste along with garnishes of their choice.—Florence McClelland, Fredonia, New York Ingredients:
6 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, divided |
2 cups (8 ounces) crumbled blue cheese |
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese |
1/2 cup chopped green onions |
1 garlic clove, minced |
toppings: |
1/4 cup cooked tiny shrimp |
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento-stuffed olives |
2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon |
2 tablespoons chopped sweet yellow pepper |
2 tablespoons chopped green onions |
2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives |
2 tablespoons chopped pimientos |
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley |
assorted crackers |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine two packages of cream cheese and blue cheese until smooth. In a another large bowl, combine two packages of cream cheese and cheddar cheese; set aside. In a third bowl, beat the remaining cream cheese until fluffy; add the onions and garlic.
2. In a 2-qt. bowl lined with plastic wrap, layer each portion of cream cheese. Invert onto a serving platter; remove plastic wrap and shape into a ball.
3. With a sharp knife, score eight sections on the ball. Sprinkle each section with one of the toppings and press lightly. Serve with crackers. Yield: 7 cups.
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