Best Grandmas Cheese Ball Recipes

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GRANDMA'S HAM & CHEESE BALL



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This recipe has been a family favorite for years. We have it every Christmas/New Year's Eve. It is my grandmother's recipe. Every time I take it somewhere, people love it.

Provided by Val Al

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
1/2 c (scant) miracle whip
1 can(s) (5 oz.) chunk ham
12 drops tobasco sauce (adjust to your taste)
1 Tbsp parsley flakes
chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Cream together cream cheese and Miracle Whip.
  • 2. Drain ham (if needed). Add ham (I chop it a bit while it's in the can before adding it), Tobasco sauce, and parsley flakes to mixture. Stir together.
  • 3. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hrs.
  • 4. Drop onto wax paper and roll mixture into a ball using the wax paper. Roll in chopped pecans.
  • 5. Serve with Ritz crackers, Triscuits, or whatever suits your fancy.

GRANDMA'S CLASSIC CHEESE BALL



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My grandmother made this classic cheese ball every Christmas. It's simple and very tasty.

Provided by Sharon Helms

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Ball Recipes

Time 8h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese
⅛ teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon water, or more as needed
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 (5 ounce) container Old English Sharp Proc Cheese Spread KFT
¼ cup minced onion
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups finely chopped walnuts, divided

Steps:

  • Combine 2 ounces cream cheese, blue cheese, and vinegar in a small bowl. Add water, stir until creamy, and transfer to a larger bowl.
  • Add remaining cream cheese, processed cheese spread, onion, and onion powder; mix until well combined. Mix in 1/2 cup walnuts until incorporated and shape into a ball.
  • Spread plastic wrap on the counter and spread remaining walnuts over top. Roll cheese ball in nuts until completely covered, then place into a bowl to help it keep its shape. Refrigerate until firm, 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 26.6 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 162.3 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

GRANDMA'S HOLIDAY CHEESE BALL RECIPE



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This is the most wonderfully spiced cheese ball that is wonderfully creamy, cheesy, and has the perfect amount of crunch!

Provided by Kristen Hills

Categories     Appetizer

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 ounces (2 Pkgs) cream cheese
2 Tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons chopped pimento
1 Tablespoons minced green pepper
1 Tablespoon minced onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Combine cream cheese and butter in a bowl; microwave for about 30 seconds to soften. Mix together until well combined.
  • Add remaining ingredients and gently fold in.
  • Place bowl in the fridge and let set up for about 30 minutes.
  • Roll into a ball and roll ball in chopped walnuts.
  • Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Sodium 172 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OLD SCHOOL CHEESE BALL



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Gotta love this recipe. . .totally from a past generation, but not forgotten. I make this frequently and got the recipe from a co-worker named Karen about 8 years ago. Simple, yet a crowd-pleaser; the kids will even eat it! I have frozen this cheese ball with great results, so feel free to make 1 for now and 1 for later - just don't roll it in nuts until it has been thawed out.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese (not low fat or non-fat because it needs to be thick)
1 (5 ounce) jar Kraft Old English cheese spread (sometimes I add an extra jar of this and make it into 2 balls)
1 (5 ounce) jar Kraft roka blue spread
1 teaspoon garlic powder (or more to taste)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Let all three cheeses get to room temperature.
  • With a blender, mix together all ingredients EXCEPT the nuts.
  • Shape into 1 or 2 balls (I always do 2 so that there are more nuts to go around).
  • Roll each cheese ball in nuts, place on a piece of waxed paper and put in the fridge to set up.
  • Serve with buttery crackers on the side.

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