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               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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