GRANDMA'S CLASSIC CHEESE BALL

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My grandmother made this classic cheese ball every Christmas. It's simple and very tasty.

Provided by Sharon Helms

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

Time 8h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese
⅛ teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon water, or more as needed
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 (5 ounce) container Old English Sharp Proc Cheese Spread KFT
¼ cup minced onion
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups finely chopped walnuts, divided

Steps:

Combine 2 ounces cream cheese, blue cheese, and vinegar in a small bowl. Add water, stir until creamy, and transfer to a larger bowl.
Add remaining cream cheese, processed cheese spread, onion, and onion powder; mix until well combined. Mix in 1/2 cup walnuts until incorporated and shape into a ball.
Spread plastic wrap on the counter and spread remaining walnuts over top. Roll cheese ball in nuts until completely covered, then place into a bowl to help it keep its shape. Refrigerate until firm, 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 26.6 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 162.3 mg, Sugar 0.4 g