Best Classic Cheddar Cheese Ball Recipes

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CLASSIC PINECONE CHEDDAR-JACK CHEESE BALL



Classic Pinecone Cheddar-Jack Cheese Ball image

Studded with toasted almonds and shaped like a pinecone, this creamy Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese ball is a classic that knows how to start the party.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheeses
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp. canned chopped green chiles
2 green onions, sliced
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Process first 3 ingredients in food processor until blended. Stir in chiles and onions.
  • Shape into 4-inch oval on sheet of waxed paper to resemble pinecone. Insert nuts in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture. Transfer to serving plate.
  • Refrigerate 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

CLASSIC PINECONE CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL



Classic Pinecone Cheddar Cheese Ball image

Here's our classic pinecone cheese ball-studded with toasted almonds, spiked with Dijon and chopped chiles and creamy with Cheddar and cream cheeses.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp. canned chopped green chiles
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Process first 3 ingredients in food processor until blended. Stir in chiles and cilantro.
  • Shape into 4-inch oval on sheet of waxed paper to resemble pinecone. Insert nuts in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture. Transfer to serving plate.
  • Refrigerate 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

CLASSIC PINECONE SUPER-CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL



Classic Pinecone Super-Cheddar Cheese Ball image

Here's everyone's favorite toasted almond pinecone cheese ball. It's every bit as creamy as the original, only this one has the added sharpness of Cheddar.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp. canned chopped green chiles
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Process first 3 ingredients in food processor until blended. Stir in chiles and pepper.
  • Shape into 4-inch oval on sheet of waxed paper to resemble pinecone. Insert nuts in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture. Transfer to serving plate.
  • Refrigerate 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

CLASSIC CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL



Classic Cheddar Cheese Ball image

Make and share this Classic Cheddar Cheese Ball recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Spreads

Time 30m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Process all the ingredients (except the almonds) in a food processor until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary, about1 minute.
  • Transfer the cheese mixture to the center of a large sheet of plastic wrap.
  • Seal the cheese in the wrap and shape into a rough ball (the mixture will be somewhat loose).
  • Refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours (the cheese ball can be refrigerated for up to2 days).
  • Once the cheese ball is firm, reshape it as necessary into a smooth sphere.
  • Unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in the almonds.
  • Let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with your favorite crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.4, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 29.7, Sodium 152.5, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 5

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