Coventry, Harlequin, Holiday, Fruit and Nut Cheese Balls

Yields:	12 servings
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	Preparation	10 minutes
	Cooking	20 minutes
	Ready In	30 minutes

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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Member Review

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I tried this recipe for almond biscotti last night and my husband has devoured half the batch already! He is of Danish descent and loves anything with almond flavoring but I think the raw chopped almonds and brandy were the "secret" ingredients that won him over. This recipe is definitely a keeper!

Reviewed by anniej

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