Holiday Cheeseball Recipes
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Danish
Ingredients:
2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
1 egg
2 tbsp water
8 oz pumpkin cheeseball
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
⅔ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp milk
1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions:
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
2. Roll out your pastry dough and cut into 6 equal pieces, 12 total.
3. Mix the egg and water for an egg wash.
4. In a separate bowl mix together the cheeseball, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
5. Place the puff pastry sheets on your pan and add holes using a fork.
6. Place a spoonful of filling on each pastry.
7. Brush the egg wash onto the edges of each pastry.
8. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
9. While the pastries bake, mix the powdered sugar, vanilla, milk, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
10. Remove the pastries from the oven and allow to sit for about 2 minutes before drizzling the glaze over. Enjoy!
Rich Green Onion Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients:
5 lb. russet potatoes
8 oz green onion cheese ball
1 stick butter, cut into cubes
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried parsley
½ tsp pepper
⅛ cup chopped green onion
½-1 cup milk
Instructions:
1. Wash your potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
3. Add your potatoes and cook until tender (about 15-20 minutes)
4. Drain the potatoes and add to a large bowl or mixer.
5. Add the remaining ingredients and ½ cup milk. If the potatoes need extra moisture continue to slowly add milk until fluffy.
6. Serve while warm and enjoy!
Jalapeno Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Ingredients:
1 cup thawed, chopped frozen spinach
1½ cups thawed, chopped frozen artichoke hearts
6 oz jalapeno cheeseball
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup grated parmesan
½ tsp red pepper flakes
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp garlic powder
Instructions:
1. Boil spinach art artichoke hearts until tender.
2. Drain the water and set aside.
3. Heat cheeseball on the stove over medium low heat until hot and soft.
4. Remove from stove and mix in the rest of your ingredients.
5. Serve with warm bread or tortilla chips.
6. For a better presentation, place the finished dip in a small casserole dish and top with extra parmesan and bake on low broil for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbling.