Festive Feta Cheese Ball Recipe

Festive Feta Cheese Ball Recipe
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100% would make again

“I was inspired to come up with this recipe when I was asked to bring an appetizer for a party. Everyone loved it!” Cinde Ryan - Gig Harbor, Washington

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  • 16 Servings
  • Prep: 10 min. + chilling

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 teaspoons ranch salad dressing mix
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
  • Assorted crackers

Directions

  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add feta cheese and dressing mix; mix well. Shape into a ball. Combine the Parmesan cheese, bacon and dill weed; roll cheese ball in Parmesan mixture. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm. Serve with crackers. Yield: 2 cups.

Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons (calculated without crackers) equals 122 calories, 11 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 313 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 4 g protein.

Festive Feta Cheese Ball published in Simple & Delicious November/December 2008, p50

Tip

Parmesan Pointers

When a recipe calls for shredded Parmesan cheese, use the cheese found in bags in the grocery store dairy section. Shredded Parmesan is often used in salads or soups where the shreds make a pretty garnish. If grated Parmesan is called for, use the finely grated cheese sold in containers with shaker/pourer tops. This type works well in lasagna and casseroles. (You can substitute either shredded or grated Parmesan in equal proportions in your favorite recipes.) If you decide to buy a chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate your own, be sure to use the finest section on your grating tool. You can also use a blender or food processor. Simply cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes and process 1 cup of cubes at a time on high until finely grated.

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Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2009 by carrie carney

I substituted crumbled blue cheese for the feta and spread the mixture into a pie plate rather than making a ball out of it. My husband and father loved it!

Reviewed on Dec. 05, 2008 by AnglerAl

Absolutely fabulous!

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