Best Three In One Cheese Ball Recipes

THREE-CHEESE BALL

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This is good for parties of all kinds, from family reunions to football parties. Prep and cooking time does not include the 1 hour chilling time!

Provided by breezermom

Categories Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 1 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (8 oz)
8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup parsley (fresh)
1/4 cup green onion, minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

Combine the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and blue cheese in a medium mixing bowl; stir until well blended. Add nuts and the next 6 ingredients; stir well to combine.
Shape the cheese mixture into a ball; cover and chill at least 1 hour. Remove from the refrigerator before serving and roll in toasted sesame seeds. (You can toast them in a skillet really quickly).
Serve with an assortment of crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3612.8, Fat 314.9, SaturatedFat 143.2, Cholesterol 657.6, Sodium 5385.5, Carbohydrate 82.3, Fiber 18.4, Sugar 48.2, Protein 137.2

FLAVORED CHEESE BALLS

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Make all 3 flavors of cheese balls or prepare just 1 or 2, adjusting the ingredients accordingly.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Appetizers

Yield Makes three 4-inch cheese balls

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3 packages cream cheese (8 ounces each)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
5 dashes hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
8 ounces sharp orange cheddar cheese, finely shredded
2 tablespoons store-bought chutney
3/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
Water crackers, for serving
6 ounces Roquefort cheese
1 shallot, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
2 teaspoons brandy (optional)
1 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
Vegetable chips (such as Terra Chips Sweets & Beets), for serving
8 ounces goat cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
1/3 cup fresh curly-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 English cucumber, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices, for serving

Steps:

Put butter, cream cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until combined. Divide equally among 3 medium bowls.
Stir cheddar cheese and chutney with base mixture in the first bowl. Form into a ball. Roll cheese ball in cranberries to coat before serving. Serve with crackers.
Stir blue cheese and shallot with base mixture in second bowl; add brandy, if desired. Form into a ball. Roll in walnuts to coat before serving. Serve with chips.
Stir goat cheese and scallions with base mixture in remaining bowl. Form into a ball. Roll in parsley to coat before serving. Serve with cucumber slices.

"THREE-CHEESE" CHEESE BALL

Great for parties and Superbowl get-togethers. Serve with crackers, bagel chips, or vegetable sticks. Prep time includes time to chill cheese ball.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories Spreads

Time 6h15m

Yield 2 cheese balls

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 lb shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons milk
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Steps:

Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
Divide mixture in half and place each half on a sheet of plastic wrap.
Draw up the sides of the plastic wrap tightly around each ball and firmly secure (a twistie tie or rubber band works well).
Refrigerate 6-8 hours or until firm.
Remove plastic wrap and roll in nuts before serving (or may roll in chopped parsley if someone is allergic to nuts).