Easy Cheese Truffles
Ingredients:
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
Ingredients:2 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tsp. garlic powder
dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers
2 green onions, sliced
1-2/3 cups chopped pecans
Directions:
Beat first 4 ingredients with mixer until blended. Divide in half. Add roasted peppers to half and onions to other half; mix each until blended. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Shape into 24 (1-inch) balls. Roll in nuts. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with crackers.
Coatings: sesame seeds, chopped fresh parsley, paprika and shredded cheese.
Variations:
Cheese Logs: Roll each half into 6-inch log. Roll in desired coatings as directed.
Cheese Logs: Roll each half into 6-inch log. Roll in desired coatings as directed.
