Italian Roasted Pepper Cheese Ball Topping

Bring bold roasted red pepper flavour and a subtle hint of spice to your appetizer table with Gourmet Village Italian Roasted Pepper Cheese Ball Topping. The included seasoning mix and dried sweet pepper flake garnish help you create colourful cheese balls to serve with baguette slices or crackers.

Ingredients

Dehydrated vegetables (red bell pepper, onion, chive, garlic), spices (paprika), sugar (dextrose), sea salt.

What you’ll need

• Italian Roasted Pepper Seasoning Mix (included)
• Red Pepper Flakes (included)
• 250 g (8 oz) cream cheese
• 125 g (1 1/4 cup) grated cheddar cheese
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) real mayonnaise

How to prepare

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the cream cheese until softened. Add the Italian Roasted Pepper Seasoning Mix, mayonnaise and grated cheddar cheese. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
2. Transfer the mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Roll tightly and seal the ends. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
3. Once firm, remove the plastic wrap. Cut into small slices and shape into 24 mini cheese balls.
4. Place the Red Pepper Flakes in a shallow dish. Roll each cheese ball in the flakes to coat the outside.
5. Store covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before enjoying with baguette slices or crackers.

Prefer a centrepiece for your appetizer spread? Shape the mixture into one large cheese ball instead.