Recipe · Christmas
Holiday Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cans (4 1/2 oz each) deviled ham
- 1 lb sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup chopped stuffed olives
- 2 tbsp prepared mustard
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp chopped chives
- 1/2 tsp celery seed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Parsley leaves, for garnish
- Crackers, for serving
Directions
- Blend all ingredients except parsley and crackers together and form into a ball; chill several hours.
- Garnish with a wreath of parsley leaves and serve with crackers.
Variation
Herbed Cheddar Cheese Ball
- ⏲️ Prep time: 15 min
- 🍳 Cook time: 0 min
- 🍽️ Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 8 oz white cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley (for coating)
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Directions
- Let the cream cheese soften to room temperature. Grate the cheddar yourself; pre-shredded blends poorly.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then mix in the cheddar, chives, onion powder, pepper, and Worcestershire.
- Shape into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill at least 1 hour, ideally overnight.
- Just before serving, roll in the parsley. Serve with crackers.