*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                CHEESE BALL WITH MARINATED DRIED TOMATOES

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cheese

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3                    (8 oz) pkgs cream cheese
                        -softened
   1                    (7 oz) jar oil-packed dried
                        Tomatoes -- drained
   1                    Clove garli
   2       ts           Dried basil
     1/2   c            Coarsely chopped pine nuts
                        Or almonds -- toasted

  Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add first
  4 ingredients. Process until smooth. Cover and chill
  at least 3 hours. Shape 1/2 cup mixture into a boil;
  roll in toasted pine nuts or almonds, pressing gently
  to make nuts adhere.  Repeat procedure with remaining
  mixture and nuts. Wrap each ball in plastic wrap.
  Chill. Yield 6 (1/2-cup) gifts. Directions for gift
  card: Store Cheese Ball with Marinated Dried Tomatoes
  in refrigerator up to 5 days.  Serve with unsalted
  crackers.
 


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