Party
& Holiday Cracker Trays The first thing we want to do when we open a jar of Miss Bonnie's Gourmet Cheese Spread is get out the
crackers. That's where I thought we would start for the Party & Holiday Serving Tips. Crackers are just
the beginning. Have I got some yummy ideas for you.
Miss Bonnie's Stuffed
"Pepperdews" What is a Pepperdew you ask? They are bite size spicy peppers
that you just have to taste. You can find Pepperdews on
the Deli Olive Bar at most Richmond and Charlottesville Krogers. I stuffed these with my Pimento spread. My Jalapeño
Cheese Spread is my favorite for the Pepperdews. Add them to your mixed party tray to add color. Your guests will
love them. Side Note: I introduced Miss Bonnie's Stuffed Peperdews during
a wine tasting at the Ivymont Square Midlothian Kroger. They were such a big hit, the store ordered 10 cases of Peperdews
(that's a lot of Peperdews). Those 10 cases of Peperdews sold out in a week. Don't miss trying these wonderful
little spicy peppers stuffed with Miss Bonnie's Gourmet Cheese Spreads. Yum Yum! 
"Miss Bonnie's Party & Holiday Cheese Balls"
For some
time now Pam the Cheese Steward at the Ivymont Midlothian Kroger has been asking me about crafting Miss Bonnie's Cheese
Balls. Well, we tried it. The Midlothian Kroger hosts a wine tasting every Friday afternoon. Pam and I created
two Cheese Balls for the wine tasting. We used chopped walnuts on the Jalapeño Cheese Ball, and chopped pecans
on the Pimento Cheese Ball. In this photo I topped the Walnut Pimento Cheese Ball with a Cranberry Celebration drizzle.
"Cranberry Celebration" is a Kroger Private Selection
deli product. They were both a big hit. Both Miss Bonnie's Cheese Balls were devoured. One jar of
Miss Bonnie's Cheese makes a nice sized half pound Cheese Ball. So easy, and so yummy. For those that can't
eat nuts, I have posted a mixed dried fruit Cheese Ball later in the Holiday Serving Tips (tastes like cheese cake).
If you have never made a Cheese Ball, it's so easy. Spoon the Cheese out of the Jar into a small cereal sized bowl.
Pick up the cheese and form it into a ball. Open your bag of chopped nuts and put some in your hand. Pat the nuts
onto the Cheese Ball. Rolling the nuts onto the ball doesn't work as well for me. Thats it! Put on a
small dish and cover with clear wrap in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
"Miss
Bonnie's Filled Crescent Rolls" Crescent Rolls offer endless
possibilities for creating sensational appetizers, snacks, and entrees. For this one I opened my Crescent Roll dough
package and spread both Miss Bonnie's Gourmet Pimento and Gourmet Jalapeño Cheese onto each crescent pastry triangle.
I use the Kroger Brand Crescent Roll Dough that comes in the tube. Some I filled only with Miss Bonnie's
Cheese, so I used more cheese. For the others, I used Red Eye Country Ham, and Kroger Private Selection
Black Forest Ham. You can fill with any type of meat, seafood(cooked shrimp,crab meat, or cooked oysters),
and don't forget raw veggie combinations. Roll up each triangle and pinch off the ends so as the cheese melts it
won't seep out while baking. Put in preheated oven at 375 degrees and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until they begin
to brown. Serve whole or cut in 2 or 3 pieces. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before cutting. So Easy, So
Fast, and So Good. There is nothing quite like the smell of Pastry cooking in the oven. Enjoy!!!
"Miss Bonnie's Cheesey Dip Meatballs" Swedish,
Italian, Homemade or Store Bought, Meatballs are always a party or get together favorite. The Meatballs in this photo
are Kroger Brand "Meals Made Simple" Swedish Style.
These are great party meatballs, and can be heated in the oven or microwave. Need a Fondue Cheese?
Miss Bonnie's Gourmet Cheese Spreads evolve into another realm of yummy when melted in a Fondue Pot or Warming Dish.
I used small butter warmers here. I melted the Pimento and the Jalapeño spread in the microwave first.
Once melted, fill your fondue pot or warming dish to maintain consistency. You can warm your Meatballs in a saucepan
with barbecue sauce, or serve as I have pictured here. We served "Miss Bonnie's
Cheesey Dip Meatballs" during a product demonstration at Kroger.
So many Kroger shoppers asked where the to find the "Meals Made Simple" Meatballs, we lost count.
"Miss Bonnie's Cheesecake Fruit Only Cheese Ball" Cheesecake Cheese
Ball you say? This wonderful Miss Bonnie's Party and Holiday Serving Tip idea came to me by chance.
While we were sampling Miss Bonnie's Pecan and Walnut Cheese Balls, a number of Kroger customers told us they were allergic
to nuts. Why not a Cheese Ball with Fruit only? I put on my shopping shoes, and Miss Bonnie's Cheesecake Fruit
Only Cheese Ball has been another big hit with Kroger shoppers. With the help of Chef Lisa at the Brandermill Kroger,
we created a fabulous, but different Fruit Mix for this Sweet and Tart Wonderful Cheese Ball. Serve on Graham Crackers
or Tea Biscuits. Tastes like Cheesecake. It really does ! Scroll down for the Recipe. 
"Miss Bonnie's Cheesecake
Fruit Only Cheese Ball" Recipe: 1. One Bag Of Ann's
House Of Nuts "All Fruit Mix" 11oz.
2. One
Bag Of Ocean Spray CRAISINS "Orange Flavor" 6oz.
3. One
Bag Of Ocean Spray CRAISINS "Cheery Flavor" 6oz. 4. Empty all three bags of fruit listed above into a food processor 5. Chop
and evenly mix until all fruit pieces are the desired size (careful not to over chop..see above photo) 6. Use One jar of "Miss
Bonnie's Gourmet Pimento Cheese Spread" 7. Spoon the cheese into a small cereal size bowl 8. Form the one half pound of cheese
into a ball. One jar of Miss Bonnie's makes a nice 1/2 pound sized Cheese Ball 9. Take the fruit mix in your hand and pat onto cheese ball.
Rolling the fruit onto the cheese ball doesn't work very well for me. 10. Put the cheese ball on a small plate or dish and cover with clear wrap in the
refrigerator until ready to serve. 11.
Serve on Graham Crackers or Tea Biscuits 12. Fruit Mix will make
about 5 Cheese Balls * Post Thanksgiving 2008 Fruit Only Cheese ball Update:
I have received a number of emails letting me know what a perfect "Something To
Take" idea "Miss Bonnie's Cheesecake Fruit Only
Cheese Ball" was. This Cheese Ball will be the talk of your parties and family
gatherings. Click On "Printer Friendly" Button Below To Print This Recipe
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"Miss Bonnie's Ground Turkey Scoops" There are a number of ways to craft
this double yum yum recipe. In the photo I used frozen ground Turkey Sausage and Miss Bonnie's Jalapeño Pepper
Cheese Spread. If you can't find Turkey Sausage use fresh or frozen ground turkey, and add Italian Seasoning (recipe
below). We have sampled the Ground Turkey Scoops using both Turkey Sausage, and Plain Ground Turkey with Italian Seasoning.
Both have been a big hit with Kroger customers. Any type of sausage can be used, and either Miss Bonnie's Pimento, or
Jalapeño Cheese Spreads are yummy. I like the spicy kick combining the Turkey Sausage or Plain Ground Turkey
and Italian Seasoning with the Jalapeño Cheese. This yummy recipe will be a big hit if you are having guests
over, or for something to take to New Years or Football Game gatherings.
"Miss
Bonnie's Ground Turkey Scoops" Recipe: Ingredients:•
1 lb. Turkey Sausage (Italian or Breakfast Sausage can be used) •
1 lb. - 2 Jars Of Miss Bonnie's Gourmet Cheese Spread (Jalapeño used in this photo) • 1 bag of Tostitos White Corn Scoops
Ingredients:
Alternate Method
• 1 lb. Of Fresh or Frozen Ground Turkey
• 1 lb. - 2 Jars Of Miss Bonnie's Gourmet Cheese Spread • 2 Tablespoons of Italian Seasoning •
1 bag of Tostitos White Corn Scoops
Preparation:
1. Using just a little cooking oil or Pam, Crumble ground turkey sausage or
plain ground turkey into frying pan.
2. Cook until brown adding Italian Seasoning if using Plain Ground Turkey instead
of Turkey Sausage. 3. Drain any remaining oil from frying pan 4. Place browned turkey or sausage back into frying pan on low heat 5. Gradually add Miss Bonnie's Cheese combining with browned turkey or sausage 6. Continue to stir on low heat until all cheese and browned turkey or sausage is combined 8. Place in small crock pot or warming dish 9. Serve using Tostitos
White Corn Scoops..Double Yum Yum!!! Click On "Printer Friendly" Button Below To Print This Recipe
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"Miss Bonnie's
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