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Appetizer
American
2 cheese balls
3 hours
0 minutes
Simple appetizer to make ahead for the weekend or gathering.
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 ounces (2 packages) Dried Red Tomatoes
1/4 cup oil
2 cloves organic peeled garlic, minced
1/2 cup Italian pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup almonds (or more), chopped and toasted
Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add first 5 ingredients. Process until smooth. Cover and chill at least 3 hours.
Shape half of the mixture into a ball; roll in toasted pine nuts or almonds, pressing gently to make nuts adhere. Repeat procedure with remaining mixture and nuts.
Wrap each ball in plastic wrap. Chill. Store in refrigerator up to 5 days. Serve with unsalted crackers, dried and fresh fruits, salted meats, red walnuts, honeycomb, etc.
If a processor is not available, this recipe may be executed using a powerful hand or stand mixer with paddle or beaters.
