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Classic Cheese Ball
A Cheese Ball is the perfect party appetizer and this recipe is for making a classic cheese ball with just a few simple ingredients.
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Course:
Cheese Balls
Cuisine:
American
Prep Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Additional Time:
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
40
minutes
minutes
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
346
kcal
Author:
Jennifer Stewart
Equipment
Plastic Wrap Dispenser Slide Cutter 250'
6 Mini Slate Cheese Boards
Cheese Ball & Cracker Tray, Stoneware
Ingredients
Basic Savory Cheese Ball
8
ounces
cream cheese
softened
1
cup
cheddar cheese
4 ounces shredded
1/2
cup
mozzarella or white cheddar
2 ounces shredded
1/8
cup
green onion
sliced thin
1/4
cup
white onion
chopped fine
1/8
teaspoon
pepper
1/8
teaspoon
paprika
1/4
teaspoon
garlic powder
1
teaspoon
Worcestershire sauce
1
teaspoon
lemon juice
2
dashes Tabasco sauce
or other hot sauce
Basic Sweet Cheese Ball
12
ounces
cream cheese
softened
1.5
cups
powdered sugar
1
teaspoon
salt
1
teaspoon
honey
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheese, onion, and spices.
Mix to combine.
Place the mixture on some plastic wrap.
Bring the sides up and twist to form into a ball.
Chill for 30 minutes or up to 3 days.
When ready to serve, remove plastic and roll in coating.
Place on a serving tray and add crackers!
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Notes
Bring the cream cheese to room temperature for better mixing
Shred your own cheese from a block for a creamier texture.
Warm up the outside of your cheese ball mixture in your hands so the toppings stick easier when coating.
If topping with crunchy items like pretzel, wait until last minute so they don't get soggy.
Place your cheese ball on a small piece of parchment paper when serving for easier clean up.
Make it vegan using vegan cheese or cashew cheese.
Make mini cheese ball bites instead of one large on like my Pepper Jelly Cheese Balls!
Nutrition
Serving:
1
g
|
Calories:
346
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
22
g
|
Protein:
8
g
|
Fat:
26
g
|
Saturated Fat:
15
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
8
g
|
Cholesterol:
77
mg
|
Sodium:
533
mg
|
Sugar:
19
g