CARAWAY CHEESE BALL

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The caraway seeds add a nutty, rustic flavor that complements the sharp tang of the cheddar. My mother always made this for family Christmas parties, and it remains my all-time favorite recipe for cheese balls.

Provided by JLamb36

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

¾ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons caraway seeds, for rolling

Steps:

Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until fluffy and soft. Stir in the mustard, sherry, and 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds, mixing thoroughly. Beat in the Cheddar cheese and vegetable oil. Shape mixture into a ball and roll in the remaining 3 tablespoons of caraway seeds. Wrap coated ball in plastic and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 55.1 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 354.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g