cheeseball

(1 RATING)
45 Pinches
wichita, KS
Updated on Jul 5, 2013

My aunt served this and it was a request everywhere!! You can make it well ahead of your gathering, wrap in plastic and let it age a few days. It can look very pretty when served and will make a holiday favorite they will look for on your table.

prep time 15 Min
cook time
method ---
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 8 oz packages cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons cooking sherry
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup ham, smoked and deli-sliced or beef wafer thin chopped

How To Make cheeseball

  • Step 1
    Combine all ingredients omitting the beef. Roll mixture into a ball and then roll cheese ball in the chopped beef. Wrap the ball in plastic wrap and chill.
  • Step 2
    Variations to roll the cheese ball in: nuts, diced black olives, fine chopped parsley, any favorite deli meat, shredded cheese. A thin sliced rough chopped provolone looks rustic with fresh made crackers.
  • Step 3
    Chill cheese ball overnight to blend flavors. Serve on a lettuce leaf with crackers, celery , lettuce leaf
  • Step 4
    This cheese ball can adapt to a light version with low fat cheeses. Roll the ball in dried herbs and save calories and still look and taste great.

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