Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Martha Stewart Cheeseball

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated (about 2 1/2 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Ground pepper
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans

  • DIRECTIONS
  • 1. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat cream cheese with cheddar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and a generous pinch of pepper until well combined. Mix in 1/4 cup pecans. Cover cheese mixture with plastic wrap, and chill at least 2 1/2 hours or up to overnight.
  • 2. Divide the cheese mixture in half, and shape each half into a ball. Spread remaining 3/4 cup pecans on a plate, and roll balls in pecans to coat completely, pressing nuts to adhere. Serve chilled.

Pull-apart Pepperoni Bread

Instructions:
⅓ cup olive oil
26 oz frozen dinner roll dough, thawed
2 1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
6 oz sliced pepperoni, cut into quarters
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray two 6-cup muffin tins (or one 12-cup muffin tin) with non-stick spray.
2. Cut the rolls into quarters.
3.Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl so that the oil is spread evenly on each piece of dough and the toppings are evenly distributed.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Would also be good with sausage, green pepper, mushroom, etc etc
Makes 12 individual pizza muffins