Sunflower Cheese Ball Recipe
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Sunflower Cheese Ball

By: Karen Ann Bland 
"Having lived in the Sunflower State all my life, I've loved using sunflower kernels in a variety of recipes. Here, those crunchy kernels coat a creamy cheese spread. --Karen Ann Bland, Gove, Kansas"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 20 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped ripe olives
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup salted sunflower kernels
  • Assorted crackers

Directions

  1. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream and mustard until smooth. Add garlic powder. Stir in the cheese, olives and parsley. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Shape into a ball; roll in sunflower kernels. Store in the refrigerator. Serve with crackers.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2009 by Melissa   view full review
We make this all the time! It is so easy and delicious. It goes great with pretzel chips.
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2007 by porkchop   view full review
I think with some changes this could be very good, but as is I was disappointed. All I could...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2007 by tonya28574   view full review
I really enjoyed this cheese ball, it is so different from any cheeseball I have ever tried. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2006 by QUIRKYIQ   view full review
I've had this recipe for YEARS and I found it on the side of a package of toasted sunflower...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2009 by LAURAMA1230   view full review
This was really tasty. I might have used a little more Dijon and garlic powder...I made it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by Robyn Cotter   view full review
I made this for Thanksgiving, I added crushed peanuts to the sunflowers and everyone raved....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2012 by USFMichele   view full review
I really liked it. I added 2 tablespoons of the Dijon b/c i couldn't taste it at all. I went...

 

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