Best Tasty Cheddar Cheese Ball Recipes

BACON, CHEDDAR AND SWISS CHEESE BALL

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.

~ TASTY CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL ~

Steps:

• 1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl, except for the chili powder. Note: You can change the cheeses to your liking....I like the combination of the three, especially the sharp cheddar. Also, if you're not into chili powder, roll in nuts. The chili powder is tasty though!
• 2. Mix well, until everything is thoroughly incorporated.
• 3. Shape into a ball or log shape. Roll into chili powder, or if easier sprinkle it on...I used a combo of chili powder and smoked paprika....
• 4. Cover and refrigerate until time to serve. Serve with your favorite crackers. Yum!

CRANBERRY PECAN CHEESE BALL RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Mix softened cream cheese, sharp cheddar, dried cranberries, pecans, and green onions until well-combined.
• Form into a ball, then roll in more chopped pecans to coat.
• Serve with crackers of your choice.
• Enjoy!

LOADED CHEESY MASHED POTATO BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Cut cheddar cheese block into small cubes.
• Place cold mashed potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Add green onion, chopped bacon, garlic powder, black pepper, and 1 egg - mix well.
• With lightly floured hands - pick up a tablespoon sized ball of potato mixture and flatten into a small pancake. Place a cube of cheddar in the center and wrap the potato mixture around the cheese. Repeat.
• In three separate bowls, add flour, remaining egg (whisked) and breadcrumbs. Coat the potato ball in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Coat once more with egg and once more with bread crumbs. Set aside - store in fridge while you wait to fry.
• In a medium pan heat oil over medium/high heat (to approximately 350˚F (180˚C). Fry the potatoes in batches until browned on all sides.
• Transfer fried potato balls to paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt.
• Transfer to a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven for 5 minutes at 400˚F (200˚C).
• Enjoy!

DRIED CRANBERRY SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• Place pecans, cranberries and bacon in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a shallow bowl. Place remaining ingredients in the same food processor. Pulse until combined., Shape cheese mixture into 1-in. balls; roll in pecan mixture. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

EASY CHEESE BALL II

Steps:

• In a medium size bowl, mash cream cheese. Mix dressing mix and Cheddar cheese into the cream cheese. Shape the mixture into a ball. Roll the ball in the chopped nuts. Refrigerate covered until ready to serve. Yum!

HAM-CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

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.