Best Bavarian Cheese Ball Recipes

CHEESE BALL RECIPE

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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

Ingredients

2 (8 oz) pkgs. cream cheese, (softened but still slightly firm)
1/3 cup sour cream
8 oz. shredded medium cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Pepper, (to taste)
1 cup Fisher Pecans, (chopped small)

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

CHEESE BALL I

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This is a wonderful cheese ball. It is very easy to make and simply delicious. Whenever I make it for gatherings or work it always gets great reviews. Serve with an assortment of crackers.

Provided by Ellen Rainey

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Ball Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (1 ounce) package Ranch-style dressing mix
2 cups chopped pecans
4 pecan halves

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and dressing mix. Form into one large ball or two smaller balls. Roll in chopped pecans to coat surface. Decorate the top with pecan halves. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 28.4 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 179.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

OBATZDA (GERMAN CHEESE DIP)

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Obatzda, otherwise known as German beer cheese dip, is so delicious and creamy. It's the perfect dip to make the night before a get-together. -Beate Trinkl, Einsbach, Germany

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 rounds (8 ounces each) Camembert cheese, rind on, sliced
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a small bowl, mash Camembert cheese with a fork to desired consistency. Beat in cream cheese, onion and seasonings. If desired, sprinkle with additional caraway seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.