Shot 1:
This will make 2 medium size cheese balls or 1 large.
Ingredients:
229 g pkg of herbal cream cheese ( can be found at any deli counter )
170 g pkg camembert cheese
1/4 C yogurt or sour cream
1 large green onion chopped
10 olives stuffed with pimento paste chopped
1/2 Tbsp. chopped or dried parsley
3/4 C mixed chopped walnuts and pecans finely chopped
1 tsp. chopped or dried parsley
*** optional : 1/4 bacon bits ( preferably home made
Let the herbal cream cheese and camembert cheese soften on the counter. ( about an hour, should be soft to the touch )
Shot 2:
Once cheese has softened, add the yogurt and blend together with mixer on low speed. Add the 1/2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped olives, onions, and bacon bits (if using) Blend again with mixer on low speed.
Do not over mix. Cover bowl with saran wrap and refrigerate for 30 – 40 minutes to firm up mixture so its easier to shape.
Shot 3:
Remove the cheese mixture from the refrigerator.
Shot 4:
Roll the cheese ball in the nut/parsley mix.
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Can be made 1 – 2 days in advance.
Shot 5:
Serve with a side of tomato salsa, green pepper jelly or both.
Enjoy !!
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