Christmas Cheese Ball Recipe

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"This rich cheese spread is delicious and wonderfully attractive," says Esther Shank of Harrisonville, Virginia.

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Christmas Cheese Ball Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 24 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon diced pimientos
  • 1 tablespoon diced green pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Chopped pecans, toasted
  • Assorted crackers

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Shape into two balls; roll in pecans. Cover and chill. Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers. Yield: 2 cheese balls (1-1/2 cups each).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 tablespoons) equals 70 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 21 mg cholesterol, 94 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Christmas Cheese Ball in Taste of Home December/January 2000, p8

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Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2012 by akoehler79

Made this last year for Christmas. It was devoured! So good. This was my first ever attempt at a cheese ball and it was so simple. Definitely making again!

Reviewed on Dec. 05, 2011 by MomsTXTaxi

This is the best cheese ball recipe!!! Friends and co-workers ask for this for Christmas!!

Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2011 by aware

The flavors in this cheese ball were subtle. It made the perfect addition to my Christmas appetizer table. I did, however, break the cardinal rule of cream cheese....I made this ahead and froze it. The ball didn't stick together well after being thawed, but it still tasted great.

Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2010 by blpotter

Delicious! I modified the recipe a little bit by adding more of the veggies than it called for, but I'm glad I did. It added wonderful flavor and texture.

Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2010 by redrose507

The best cheese ball recipe ever. I have been making this for years and it is always a big hit.

Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2009 by foxcmom

My go to cheese ball recipe. My family requests this every Christmas. It is the best cheese ball I have eaten.

Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2009 by nijoal

This was a big hit at a holiday party last week. The only thing I didn't do was roll the ball in pecans. I made two balls, one slightly smaller than the other and shaped them like a snowman.

Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2009 by pricefamily1997

I have to make this every Thanksgiving and Christmas no matter which side of the family we visit. My sister now makes it if I am not visiting them for a holiday :)

Reviewed on Nov. 04, 2009 by goosie_loo

This is delicious! I have made this several times and everyone always loves it!

 
 

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