Jen’s Christmas Cheese Balls

 

 

Red Ball

 

4 oz. cream cheese, softened

8 oz. yellow cheddar cheese, shredded

3 T. butter, softened

½ clove garlic, minced

3 T. wine

1 T. Worcestershire sauce

1 t. Dijon mustard

¼ c. leeks, thinly sliced (reserve a 3" strip for decoration)

4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

½ c. sliced almonds

 

Combine everything except bacon and almonds. 

Roll into ball and coat with bacon and almonds. 

Plant reserved strip of leek into top of ball like an ornament hook.

 

 

Green Ball

 

4 oz. cream cheese, softened

8 oz. yellow and white cheddar cheese, shredded

3 T. butter, softened

½ clove garlic, minced

3 T. wine

1 t. Dijon mustard

4-8 marinated artichoke quarters, chopped

¼ c. + ½ c. leeks, thinly sliced (reserve a 3" strip for decoration)

 

Combine everything except ½ cup leeks. 

Roll into ball and coat with leeks. 

Plant reserved strip of leek into top of ball like an ornament hook.

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