CHEESE BALL RECIPE
This Cheese Ball is a holiday must ever year! It's incredibly easy to make and it only requires a few simple ingredients. It has a deliciously creamy texture, it's brimming with rich and cheesy flavor, and who doesn't love that nutty pecan finish for a contrasting crunch?
Provided by Jaclyn
Categories Snack
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add cream cheese, sour, garlic powder and onion powder and pepper to a medium mixing bowl. Mix with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
- Mix in cheese (with electric mixer). Cover bowl and chill 1 hour to help firm it up.
- Shape into a ball using a spatula then with greased hands.
- Place pecans in a medium bowl. Roll cheese ball through pecans to cover entirely.
- Serve with crackers, using a butter knife for spreading. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 184 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
FLAVORED CHEESE BALLS
Make all 3 flavors of cheese balls or prepare just 1 or 2, adjusting the ingredients accordingly.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Appetizers
Yield Makes three 4-inch cheese balls
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Put butter, cream cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until combined. Divide equally among 3 medium bowls.
- Stir cheddar cheese and chutney with base mixture in the first bowl. Form into a ball. Roll cheese ball in cranberries to coat before serving. Serve with crackers.
- Stir blue cheese and shallot with base mixture in second bowl; add brandy, if desired. Form into a ball. Roll in walnuts to coat before serving. Serve with chips.
- Stir goat cheese and scallions with base mixture in remaining bowl. Form into a ball. Roll in parsley to coat before serving. Serve with cucumber slices.
HOT PEPPER CHEESE BALL
I served this at Christmas a few years ago and everyone asked for the recipe. Since then I make it at home when we have a need for cheese.
Provided by FloraandMerriwether
Categories Spreads
Time 1h15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together all 4 cheeses, onion powder, garlic powder, mayonnaise and worcestershire sauce.
- Cover and refrigerate mixture for at least 1 hour.
- Shape mixture into ball.
- Roll ball in chopped pecans.
- Cook time is refrigeration time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.5, Fat 35.4, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 76.9, Sodium 396.8, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.3, Protein 14.5
PINEAPPLE PECAN CHEESE BALL
This cheese ball will keep for several days in the refrigerator. It's delicious! I've found it's especially popular at a party or get-together.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield 3-1/3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the pineapple, green pepper, onions, seasonings and 1/2 cup pecans. Place on a sheet of plastic wrap; shape into a ball. Refrigerate overnight. , Just before serving, roll cheese ball in remaining pecans. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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