ADDITIONS TO CHEESE BALLS
See About Cheese Balls for several specific pairing suggestions. Add any of the following, alone or in combination, to the cheese mixture:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 1 head Roasted Garlic
- ⅓ cup finely chopped dried figs or apricots
- ½ cup finely chopped Sautéed Onions or Caramelized Onions
- ⅓ cup chopped roasted red peppers or green chiles, store-bought or homemade
- ⅓ cup finely chopped water chestnuts
- ⅓ cup finely chopped, well-drained kimchi
- 4 to 6 ounces flaked smoked salmon
Form the cheese ball as directed and roll in one of the following:
- 1 cup chopped toasted nuts
- ¾ cup toasted seeds (sesame, sunflower, pumpkin)
- ½ cup chopped herbs
- ½ cup Dukkah, Za’atar, or Everything Seasoning