Best Cheddar Cheese Ball Recipes

HAM-CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Place ham and onion in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add cheddar cheese; pulse until blended. Add cream cheese; process until smooth., Shape cheese mixture into a football; press pecans into cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour., Cut Swiss cheese into strips; arrange over top for laces. Serve with crackers.

BACON, CHEDDAR AND SWISS CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in shredded cheeses, 1/2 cup bacon, 1/4 cup pecans, onion, pimientos, pickle relish, salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour., In a small bowl, mix parsley, poppy seeds and remaining bacon and pecans. Spread half the parsley mixture on a large plate. Shape half the cheese mixture into a ball; roll in parsley mixture to coat evenly. Cover. Repeat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.

CREAM AND CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Allow cheeses to sit at room temperature for an hour to make mixing easier.
• Blend together the cheeses and sour cream.
• Stir in the onion, and celery.
• Form into a ball, and if desired roll in pecans.
• Wrap in plastic and chill well before serving.

CHEDDAR HORSERADISH CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• 1. Mix both of the cheeses, the onion, horseradish, 1 of the tablespoon parsley, Worcestershire, salt to taste and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl until evenly combined. Form the cheese mixture into a ball, cover with plastic wrap and chill until firm and the flavors have blended, at least 4 hours or overnight.
• 2. Remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator up to 30 minutes before serving. Cook the bacon in skillet until crisp, transfer to a paper towel, and when cool crumble. Mix the bacon with the nuts and remaining tablespoon parsley in a shallow bowl. Roll the cheese ball in the mixture so that it is coated evenly. Serve with vegetables and crackers.

BACON CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Mix all items together except the additional 1 cup of cheddar cheese that you will use to roll the ball inches.
• With a spoon pull mixture toward middle of the bowl and try to form a ball.
• Then cover and place in refrigerator until chilled and firm.
• After it has chilled, it will be easier to work with.
• Roll the cheese mixture into a ball and roll in additional cup of grated cheddar cheese.
• Roll until all sides are coated and press the cheese into the ball.

BACON CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a med-large size bowl.
• If your cream cheese is soft enough, you can stir this by hand or you can use a hand-mixer until well combined.
• Spoon out onto plastic wrap big enough to fold over top and form cheese mixture into a smooth bowl, wrapping plastic wrap around ball to seal.
• (If desired, roll cheese ball into chopped nuts or additional cooked and crumbled bacon before wrapping.).
• Place in refrigerator for 1-2 hours so flavors blend.
• Serve with crackers, bagel chips, veggies, etc.

MARTHA'S CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Place cheddar, cream cheese, butter, milk, and chutney in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment; mix until well combined. Transfer mixture to refrigerator; let chill overnight. Roll cheese mixture into a ball. Place pecans in a shallow dish. Roll cheese ball in pecans to fully coat. Serve with crackers.

CLASSIC PINECONE CHEDDAR-JACK CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Process first 3 ingredients in food processor until blended. Stir in chiles and onions.
• Shape into 4-inch oval on sheet of waxed paper to resemble pinecone. Insert nuts in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture. Transfer to serving plate.
• Refrigerate 2 hours.

CLASSIC PINECONE CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Process first 3 ingredients in food processor until blended. Stir in chiles and cilantro.
• Shape into 4-inch oval on sheet of waxed paper to resemble pinecone. Insert nuts in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture. Transfer to serving plate.
• Refrigerate 2 hours.

CLASSIC PINECONE SUPER-CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Process first 3 ingredients in food processor until blended. Stir in chiles and pepper.
• Shape into 4-inch oval on sheet of waxed paper to resemble pinecone. Insert nuts in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture. Transfer to serving plate.
• Refrigerate 2 hours.

SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients (can use electric hand mixer) and shape into ball.
• Refrigerate, but let set out at room temperature before serving.
• Serve with crackers.

CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Process all ingredients except poppy seeds in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl lined with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
• Unmold onto a plate. Press poppy seeds evenly over surface, rounding top.

SMOKED-CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Combine Cheddar cheese, cream cheese and butter in a medium mixing bowl and bring to room temperature.
• Add milk and steak sauce and beat until fluffy.
• Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.
• Shape mixture into a ball. Roll in the finely chopped pecans.
• Serve with assorted crackers.

SWISS, CHEDDAR, AND BACON CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Mix the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and swiss cheese thoroughly and then sprinkle in the bacon bits and mix more.
• When thoroughly mixed, use hands to form balls.
• The recipe should make about four good sized balls.
• Refrigerate for one to two hours until cheese has better consistency.
• Store in ziplock bags if not using immediately as they keep for several days.

OLIVE AND CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Cream together all ingredients. Shape into log or ball and roll in roasted sunflower seeds.
• Bring out 1/2 hour before serving.

~ TASTY CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL ~

Steps:

• 1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl, except for the chili powder. Note: You can change the cheeses to your liking....I like the combination of the three, especially the sharp cheddar. Also, if you're not into chili powder, roll in nuts. The chili powder is tasty though!
• 2. Mix well, until everything is thoroughly incorporated.
• 3. Shape into a ball or log shape. Roll into chili powder, or if easier sprinkle it on...I used a combo of chili powder and smoked paprika....
• 4. Cover and refrigerate until time to serve. Serve with your favorite crackers. Yum!

EPICURE SPICY CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Combine cheddar and cream cheese.
• Add Victorian Epicure Louisiana Hot & Spicy Dip Mix and Worcestershire sauce.
• Form into a ball or log and roll in walnut crumbs.

HORSERADISH CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Process cheddar, cream cheese, and horseradish in a food processor until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Place cheese mixture on a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap and use paper to shape into a ball; chill until firm, about 2 hours. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. Toast pecans on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until slightly darkened and fragrant, 6-8 minutes. Let cool; coarsely chop. Roll cheese ball in nuts. Let sit at room temperature 30 minutes before serving. DO AHEAD: Cheese ball (without nuts) can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled. Nuts can be toasted 2 days ahead. Roll cheese ball in nuts 30 minutes before serving.

SMOKEY SALMON CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Put everything in a mixingbowl on medium. Make 2 balls out of your
• cheese mixture. Put in a ziploc with 1/2 of your walnuts, coat.your cheese mixture. Enjoy.

CLASSIC CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Process all the ingredients (except the almonds) in a food processor until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary, about1 minute.
• Transfer the cheese mixture to the center of a large sheet of plastic wrap.
• Seal the cheese in the wrap and shape into a rough ball (the mixture will be somewhat loose).
• Refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours (the cheese ball can be refrigerated for up to2 days).
• Once the cheese ball is firm, reshape it as necessary into a smooth sphere.
• Unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in the almonds.
• Let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
• Serve with your favorite crackers.