Artisan Cheese Balls Three Ways

Ingredients

• 3 pkgs (8 oz/227 g each) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) hot sauce
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each, salt and pepper

Bacon, onion & cheddar

• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) aged Cheddar,
• shredded
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped crispy cooked bacon
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) sliced, toasted almonds

Blue cheese, caramelized onion & dried cranberry

• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) crumbled blue cheese
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) caramelized onions
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) dried cranberries
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp (5 mL) honey
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) each, dried parsley, rosemary and thyme leaves

Balsamic, Fig, Shallot & Aged Gouda

• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) shredded aged Gouda
• 1 cup (250 mL) finely diced dried figs
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) finely diced shallots
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) each, Dijon and balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) chopped pistachios