Pinecone Cheese Ball

This is a super simple go to appetizer for this time of year.  Its a pretty presentation and tasty too with just a few ingredients.  I got it from a magazine many years ago, I think possibly Southern Living. The prep time is less than 20 minutes.

 

Tonight when I take this to our friends house for a Christmas Eve party the tray will be covered with crackers to spread the dip on.  The presentation on this particular cheese ball is always well received.

Pinecone Cheese Ball

1 8oz. container of Philadelphia Cream Cheese Garden Vegetable

1 8oz. container of Philadelphia Cream Cheese Roasted Garlic

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

3 green onions finely chopped

2 cups toasted pecan halves
Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish (you can also use a little evergreen from the yard if you prefer)

You can change up the flavors of cream cheese, for this cheese ball I used the garden vegetable and then changed the roasted garlic for pineapple cream cheese to give a different twist on this old standby tonight.

So if you're looking for something different to take to a gathering sometime this week I can tell you this one will be well received.

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Merry Christmas