Best Swiss Cheese Balls Recipes

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BACON, CHEDDAR AND SWISS CHEESE BALL



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When it's time for a party, everyone always requests this ultimate cheese ball-it's such an impressive appetizer. And if you're a party guest, it makes a fabulous gift for your hosts.-Sue Franklin, Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2 cheese balls (4 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup crumbled cooked bacon (about 12 strips), divided
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in shredded cheeses, 1/2 cup bacon, 1/4 cup pecans, onion, pimientos, pickle relish, salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour., In a small bowl, mix parsley, poppy seeds and remaining bacon and pecans. Spread half the parsley mixture on a large plate. Shape half the cheese mixture into a ball; roll in parsley mixture to coat evenly. Cover. Repeat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ULTIMATE CHEESE BALL



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This cheese ball has been a requested favorite of family and friends for more than 30 years. If I ever bring a different appetizer to a party, people are disappointed! -Sue Franklin, Wentzville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons real bacon bits
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
1 tablespoon diced pimientos
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
Dash each salt and pepper
TOPPING:
3 tablespoons real bacon bits
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in the Swiss and cheddar cheeses, onion, bacon, pecans, pimientos, relish, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., In a small shallow bowl, combine the bacon, parsley, pecans and poppy seeds. Shape cheese mixture into a ball; roll in bacon mixture. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts :

SWISS CHEESE BALLS



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Make and share this Swiss Cheese Balls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dreamgoddess

Categories     Cheese

Time 2h30m

Yield 30 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons flour, plus additional flour for rolling balls
1/2 cup hot milk
1/2 lb swiss cheese, grated
salt and pepper
nutmeg
2 egg yolks
oil (for deep frying)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • In a sauce over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Stir in the 2 T flour.
  • Add milk and stir to mix well.
  • Add the Swiss cheese and seasonings to taste.
  • Stir so all ingredients are well combined.
  • Add the egg yolks and remove from the heat.
  • Pour mixture in a 9x9" baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated 300 degree oven for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the dish from the oven and refrigerate for 2 hours or until completely cooled.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer.
  • Form balls and roll in the additional flour.
  • Deep fry the cheese balls, a few at a time, until golden brown.
  • Remove from hot oil and drain.

HAM-CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL



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With the classic combo of ham and cheese, this spread is a year-round favorite at our house. For football parties, shape the mixture into a football and add strips of Swiss for the laces. -Michele Moore, Mooresville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham
1/2 medium onion, cut into wedges
2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed
1 cup chopped pecans
1 slice Swiss cheese
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • Place ham and onion in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add cheddar cheese; pulse until blended. Add cream cheese; process until smooth., Shape cheese mixture into a football; press pecans into cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour., Cut Swiss cheese into strips; arrange over top for laces. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SWISS-NUT CHEESE BALL



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A friend of mentioned how much she loves Swiss cheese balls, so I went on a search to find a recipe. Here's one from several different recipes I found on the web! My friend just had hip surgery done and I'm looking for ways to surprise her and keep her spirits up. I think this will do it, it's good! :)

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 1 24 ounce ball

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (I used a shredded cheddar or mozzarella mix)
8 ounces swiss cheese, shredded
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/3 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans are good, I haven't tried toasted but I bet that would be good)
1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped (optional- you may also use chopped fresh parsley, or fresh thyme)

Steps:

  • Place cheddar, Swiss, and cream cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, black pepper, and garlic salt in a medium bowl.
  • Place in a food processor and pulse until well blended.
  • In bowl, place nuts and chives, if using. Stir to mix.
  • Shape mixture into a ball, roll in the chopped nuts and chives(if using).
  • Wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving time.
  • Serve with raw vegetables or crackers.

SWISS, CHEDDAR, AND BACON CHEESE BALL



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My girlfriend loves swiss and cheddar cheese balls, and I couldn't find them for our sixth month anniversary, so I invented my own as a present to her. She said they were the best ones she had ever had.

Provided by Brian Davis

Categories     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 4 balls

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) package cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
8 ounces of freshly grated swiss cheese
1 1/2 ounces bacon bits (more or less to taste)
Club crackers

Steps:

  • Mix the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and swiss cheese thoroughly and then sprinkle in the bacon bits and mix more.
  • When thoroughly mixed, use hands to form balls.
  • The recipe should make about four good sized balls.
  • Refrigerate for one to two hours until cheese has better consistency.
  • Store in ziplock bags if not using immediately as they keep for several days.

PEPPER SWISS CHEESE BALL



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Make and share this Pepper Swiss Cheese Ball recipe from Food.com.

Provided by daisygrl64

Categories     Spreads

Time 2h

Yield 1 cheeseball

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 1/2 cups swiss cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 -3 tablespoons fresh coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • in small mixer bowl beat cream cheese on medium speed, scraping bowl often until smooth.
  • add sour cream and garlic salt, continue beating until well mixed.
  • by hand stir in cheese and parsley.
  • refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • shape into flattened cheese ball or log.
  • roll in pepper to coat.
  • store refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1490.1, Fat 128.9, SaturatedFat 81.3, Cholesterol 386.8, Sodium 885.3, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 2.8, Protein 61.7

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