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cheese ball

Recipe by
Shirley Murtagh
Winnipeg, MB

I try to make this recipe every Christmas . My family and friends love the cheese balls . I made this recipe this year and divided it into two balls. I gave one to my son and his family for a Christmas treat and I kept one for my husband and myself to enjoy.. This recipe comes from one of my favorite cookbooks "Company's Coming" I hope you will give this recipe a try. It's simple and wonderfully tasty. Please enjoy!

yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For cheese ball

  • 2 x 8oz pkgs. of cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped pimiento
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped green pepper
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped onion
  • 2 tsp of worchestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • chopped parsley or nuts

How To Make cheese ball

  • 1
    Mix all ingredients together except the parsley and /or nuts
  • 2
    I roll it into two balls, then Roll each ball in parsley or nuts or a mixture of both. Cover with saran wrap and place in fridge until needed.
  • 3
    Freezes well. Make this ahead of time then Freeze leftovers after reshaping into balls.
  • 4
    Serve with assorted crackers
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