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Savory Cheese Balls

Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 packages cream cheese 8 ounces each
  • 2 tablespoons caraway seeds
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • 2 cloves garlic minced, divided
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
  • 2 teaspoons thyme leaves chopped
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary chopped
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pecans chopped
  • crackers optional
  • fruit optional
  • vegetables optional

Instructions

  • Cut each cream cheese block into three squares. Roll each square into ball.
  • In small bowl, combine caraway seeds, poppy seeds and half the garlic.
  • In second small bowl, combine parsley, thyme, rosemary and remaining garlic.
  • In third small bowl, combine cranberries and pecans.
  • Roll two cheese balls in seed mixture, two in herb mixture and two in cranberry mixture.
  • Cut each ball in half and serve with crackers, fruit or vegetables, if desired.
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Keyword: fresh