These recipes make terrific party antipasti. When planning a party arrange for food that doesn’t drip or need a knife and fork. These cheese puffs are full of flavor and easy to eat.

Recipe I

Ingredients

• 2 cups provolone cheese, shredded
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 cup butter, soft
• 2 cups flour
• 1 Tbs fresh (or 1 tsp dried) oregano, crumbled
• 1 Tbs fresh (or 1 tsp dried) basil, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Mix together the provolone, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses with the softened butter.
2. Stir in the flour, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper until blended.
3. Allow to the cheese dough to rest for 30 minutes.
4. Shape the dough into 1” balls.
5. Place the cheese balls on an ungreased baking sheet.
6. Cook at 400F until golden brown (about 15-20 minutes).

Recipe II

Ingredients

• 2 cups Asiago cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 cup butter, soft
• 2 cups flour
• 1 Tbs fresh (or 1 tsp dried) oregano, crumbled
• 1 Tbs fresh (or 1 tsp dried) basil, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp nutmeg, ground

Directions

1. Mix together the Asiago, mozzarella, Gorgonzola, and Parmesan cheeses with the softened butter.
2. Stir in the flour, oregano, basil, salt, and nutmeg until blended.
3. Allow to the cheese dough to rest for 30 minutes.
4. Shape the dough into 1” balls.
5. Place the cheese balls on an ungreased baking sheet.
6. Cook at 400F until golden brown (about 15-20 minutes).