Best Classic Party Cheese Ball Recipes

PARTY CHEESE BALL

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Serve this cheese spread on special occasions with whole wheat crackers, pita chips and cut-up celery.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 3h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 (8 ounce) packages KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped red bell pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 dash ground red pepper
1 dash salt
1 cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans

Steps:

Beat cream cheese and cheddar cheese in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
Mix in all remaining ingredients except pecans; cover. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
Shape into ball; roll in pecans. Serve with assorted NABISCO Crackers.

CLASSIC CHEESE BALL

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Served alongside boozy martinis, this is the classic cheese ball of yesteryear, perfect for retro-chic parties.

Categories Cheese Appetizer Hors D'Oeuvre snack Entertaining Cocktail Party Cream Cheese Brie Pecan

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 ounce Brie cheese, rind removed
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 to 1/2 tsp hot sauce, or to taste
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
6 ounces toasted pecans

Steps:

Combine the cream cheese, cheddar, Brie, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl. With an electric mixer, beat on medium speed until incorporated. Add the parsley and continue to beat on low speed until just combined. Form the mixture into a ball and refrigerate until set.
While the cheese ball sets, coarsely chop the pecans and spread on a rimmed plate.
About 30 minutes before serving, remove the cheese ball from the fridge. Roll the ball in the pecans, pressing them firmly to the ball, until completely covered. Let soften at room temperature for 30 minutes. Serve.

PARTY CHEESE BALLS

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These tangy cheese balls are guaranteed to spread cheer at your next gathering. The ingredients create a colorful presentation and a savory combination of flavors. -Shirley Hoerman, Nekoosa, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2 cheese balls (1-3/4 cups each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 jar (5 ounces) sharp American cheese spread
1 jar (5 ounces) pimiento cheese spread
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash garlic salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
Assorted crackers

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the first 8 ingredients until blended. Cover and refrigerate until easily handled, about 45 minutes. , Shape into 2 balls; roll in parsley and pecans. Cover and refrigerate. Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.