Tillamook Cheese Truffles

Submitted by Londonsbk

"This is a very good appetizer. Guests will think you slaved for hours on this, but it is very easy."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 24 Truffles

ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons shallots, minced
• salt, pinch
• 1 cup monterey jack cheese, broken into chunks
• 1 cup extra sharp white cheddar cheese, broken into chunks
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons brandy
• 1 tablespoon celery, finely minced
• cayenne, pinch
• 1⁄4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon parsley, minced

directions

1. Heat oil in small frying pan over medium heat. Add shallots and salt and saute until soft. Set aside to cool.
2. Place cheeses, butter and brandy in bowl of food processor. Pulse until mixture is smooth.
3. Transfer mixture to medium bowl and stir in shallots, celery and cayenne. Chill in refrigerator for 1/2 hour. In a separate bowl combine bread crumbs and parsley. Form cheese mixture into teaspoon sized balls and roll in bread crumb mixture. Serve at room temperature.