DEBBIE'S FAMOUS CHEESE BALL

Name: DEBBIE'S FAMOUS CHEESE BALL
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12-20
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pkg (8 oz.) name brand cream cheese; 1 pkg (8 oz.) store brand cream cheese; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 pkg dried beef chipped, torn in small pieces; 25 spanish olives (green) plus a little of the juice; 2 dash(es) worcestershire sauce

By Ellen Bales
@Starwriter

This wonderful cheese ball comes from my supervisor at the Indianapolis Star, Debbie Thomas. Her special instructions say to use one package of Philadelphia cream cheese and one of store brand. It achieves just the right taste that way.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Comments:

28 Comments

Serves:

12-20

Prep:

20 Min

Method:

Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients

1 pkg

(8 oz.) name brand cream cheese
1 pkg

(8 oz.) store brand cream cheese
1 small

onion, chopped
2 pkg

dried beef chipped, torn in small pieces
25

spanish olives (green) plus a little of the juice
2 dash(es)

worcestershire sauce
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How to Make DEBBIE'S FAMOUS CHEESE BALL

Step-by-Step

Bring cream cheeses to room temperature before beginning. Chop onion in small pieces.
In a large round bowl, mix all ingredients together. Loosen mixture around edges and gently transfer to plate or plastic container.
Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bring to near-room temperature before serving.
NOTE: May cover with nuts if desired.
Debbie Thomas, Supervisor Indianapolis Star Call Center