Coventry, Harlequin, Holiday, Fruit and Nut Cheese Balls

30 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

87 calories per serving view nutrition facts

12 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

8	ounces	cream cheese	softened
2	tablespoons	parsley leaves	minced
1	teaspoon	worcestershire sauce
4	ounces	cheddar cheese, very old, sharp	shredded
1/4	teaspoon	salt
1/4	cup	onion	minced

Directions

In a bowl, blend cream and cheddar cheeses.

Add onion, parsley.

Lea and Perrins, and salt; blend well.

Shape into a ball. Chill and serve with assorted crackers, if desired.

HARLEQUIN CHEESE BALL: Add 2 tablespoons finely diced pimiento, 1 teaspoon prepared brown mustard, and 1 clove garlic, crushed, to basic cheese mixture.

Shape into a ball.

Garnish with pimiento stars, if desired.

HOLIDAY CHEESE BALL: Add 1 tablespoon caraway to basic cheese mixture.

Shape into a ball. Chill. Sprinkle ribbons of paprika and chopped parsley around ball.

FRUIT AND NUT CHEESE BALL: Add 1 can (8 1/4 ounces)

crushed pineapple, well drained, and 1/3 cup finely chopped nuts to basic cheese mixture.

Shape into a ball; roll in 1/3 cup finely chopped nuts.

Chill.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 28g

Amount per Serving

Calories 87 86% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.0g	13%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	26%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 26mg	9%
Sodium 140mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 1.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 3.0g	5%

Vitamin A	7%		Vitamin C	2%
Calcium	5%		Iron	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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