Artisan Cheese Balls Three Ways

Ingredients

• 3 pkgs (8 oz/227 g each) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) hot sauce
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) aged Canadian cheddar, shredded
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) crispy cooked bacon, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) sliced almonds, toasted
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) crumbled Canadian Blue cheese
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) caramelized onions
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) dried cranberries
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp (5 mL) honey
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) each dried parsley, rosemary and thyme leaves
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) aged Canadian Gouda, shredded
• 1 cup (250 mL) dried figs, finely diced
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) shallot, finely diced
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) each Dijon and balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) pistachios, chopped