BALL JARS RECIPES RECIPES

Steps:

• Blue Cheese-Bacon. Beat cream cheese and crumbled blue cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined, 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in 1 1/2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon, fresh flat-leaf parsley, and scallion until evenly combined. With wet hands, shape mixture into a ball. Combine fresh chives and 2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon on a plate. Roll cheese ball in chive mixture to coat. Cover and chill at least 4 hours or up to 2 days. Smoky Cheddar-Pecan. Beat cream cheese, 3 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined, 1 to 2 minutes. Add smoked Cheddar cheese, beating just until combined, 30 seconds to 1 minute. With wet hands, shape mixture into a ball. Combine 1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper on a plate. Roll cheese ball in pecan mixture to coat. Cover and chill at least 4 hours or up to 2 days, if desired. Pepperoncini-Feta. Beat cream cheese, shallot, pepperoncini peppers, basil, oregano, lemon zest, and garlic clove with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add crumbled Feta, beating just until combined, 1 to 2 minutes. With wet hands, shape mixture into a ball. Spread fresh flat-leaf parsley on a plate. Roll cheese ball in parsley to coat. Cover and chill 4 hours or up to 2 days, if desired.

Steps:

• Fill a Dutch oven three-fourths full with water; bring to a boil. Add Brussels sprouts in batches; cook, uncovered, 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., Pack Brussels sprouts into six hot 1-pint jars. Divide garlic and pepper flakes among jars., In a large saucepan, bring remaining ingredients to a boil. Carefully ladle hot liquid over Brussels sprouts, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.