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November 21, 2015

Christmas Recipe: Pine Cone Cheese Ball Appetizer

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Pinecone Cheeseball Appetizer

PINE CONE CHEESE BALL APPETIZER
2015-11-08 16:45:57
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Ingredients
  1. 1 ¼ cups almonds
  2. 8 oz cream cheese
  3. 1/3 cup crumbled bacon pieces or packaged Real Bacon Bits
  4. 1 jalapeño, diced and seeds removed
  5. ½ cup pepper jack cheese, grated
  6. ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated
  7. Salt and pepper
  8. Optional: sprigs of rosemary for garnish
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, bacon bits, diced jalapeño, and grated cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Use clean hands and work the ingredients together to create a large ball. Chill overnight in covered bowl to allow flavors to blend.
  2. On a serving platter, divide cheese mixture into 2 portions and shape each into a pine cone. This works best by simply using your hands to roll each portion into a ball, then gently squeezing on end downwards to create somewhat of a narrow point.
  3. Press the almonds at a slight angle into the cheese, starting at the narrow end of the pine cone shape. Continue to overlap rows until all of the cheese is covered.
  4. Garnish with rosemary sprigs, and serve at room temperature with crackers or toasted crostini.
Notes
  1. This cheese ball has a slight spiciness to it from the pepper jack cheese and jalapeño. To create a milder flavor, simply replace the pepper jack cheese with a milder cheese and substitute the jalapeño with green onions.
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  1. spaz926 says

    November 28, 2015 at 2:54 pm

    These are so awesome looking. I’m going to have to try this.

    Reply
  2. Brenda says

    November 29, 2015 at 9:09 pm

    This looks great! pinning it. Have a great week 🙂

    Reply
  3. Sandra Watts says

    December 1, 2015 at 7:47 am

    This is really so pretty too! I just love the idea!

    Reply
  4. Stephanie says

    December 1, 2015 at 8:13 am

    Cute and simple- my idea for the perfect party snack! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Stephanie says

    December 1, 2015 at 10:01 am

    That is so cute, and looks really yummy!

    Reply
  6. Erin - Suburban Simplicity says

    December 1, 2015 at 6:14 pm

    We always make a cheeseball during the holidays. Thanks for the pinecone shaped inspiration!

    Reply
  7. Maryann D. says

    December 1, 2015 at 6:38 pm

    This Pine Cone Cheese Ball Appetizer is a wonderful and unique idea. I would love to make this and it seems delicious too! My family would be impressed!

    Reply
  8. Sarah says

    December 1, 2015 at 7:06 pm

    This is such a great idea and so cute! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  9. Chellie says

    December 1, 2015 at 7:59 pm

    This is SO cute!! Can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  10. Shelly says

    December 2, 2015 at 7:07 pm

    How cute is that cheeseball?

    Reply
  11. Jessica says

    December 3, 2015 at 8:00 pm

    This sounds delicious, and it is so festive to look at. I love that you showed us the picture of the cheese ball before you put the almonds on, too, to show us the shape better.

    Reply
  12. Rosie says

    December 4, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    Wow a great way to make an impression, and it sounds like it would be delish, too! Must do!

    Reply
  13. Melissa Kaylene says

    December 6, 2015 at 12:31 am

    So adorable! I think this would look great on a holiday appetizer platter!

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  14. Sheryl Siler says

    December 6, 2015 at 8:04 pm

    Looking out for something to bring to a potluck..this looks quite festive!

    Reply
  15. Debi@Add Value To Your Home says

    December 6, 2015 at 9:51 pm

    What an awesome idea! It’s great to have a different recipe. I’m going to try it!

    Reply
  16. Miz Helen says

    December 7, 2015 at 12:26 pm

    I just pinned your awesome Pine Cone Cheese Ball to my Appetizers, can’t wait to make it!  Hope  you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  17. Krista @ While He Was Napping says

    December 9, 2015 at 9:16 pm

    Love these! They look great and I’m sure they are delicious. Pinning!

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  18. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    December 10, 2015 at 12:45 am

    This sounds so yummy. PInned & shared. Thanks for joining the Inspiration Spotlight party.

    Reply
  19. Marsha A. says

    December 10, 2015 at 10:13 am

    What a great idea. they look too good to eat!

    Reply
  20. Carole from Carole's Chatter says

    December 10, 2015 at 1:17 pm

    This is just fab! I hope you bring it over to Food on Friday: Cherries & Almonds. Cheers from Carole’s Chatter

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  21. Leigh Powell Hines says

    December 12, 2015 at 5:10 pm

    This is so lovely. Thanks for sharing with small victories.

    Reply
  22. Easypeasylifematters says

    December 12, 2015 at 11:36 pm

    This sounds like the perfect appetizer for Christmas or anytime of the year! Thanks for sharing on Full Plate Thursday 🙂

    Reply
  23. Michelle says

    November 28, 2016 at 8:22 pm

    These are so festive!
    Brilliant idea!

    Thanks
    Michelle

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  24. Amy says

    December 2, 2016 at 6:33 pm

    These are so cute. I’m glad that I came to the Link Party Palooza and happened to see them. I am going to make one of these for a party this weekend. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  25. Fabiola Garcia-Guzman says

    December 10, 2016 at 3:57 pm

    So beautiful I dont want to touch it! lol. This is going to be one of my features at http://www.fabifabu.com/2016/12/04/inspiration-galore-project-party-. Thanks for sharing hope to see you again and again.

    Reply

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