How do I make a cheeseball?!
Does anyone know how...please help
I am not a good cook and that's why she gave this one to me.
Answers: My mother wants me to make this for Thanksgiving...she wants it to be made with cream cheese .
Does anyone know how...please help
I am not a good cook and that's why she gave this one to me.
Cream Cheese Ball
Most cheese balls are made of cheddar, but this cream cheese ball is one you can add just about anything to and it will be a hit at parties.
2 packages cream cheese
6 slices ham, chopped
4 green onions
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Optional
mushrooms, chopped
olives, chopped
pimientos, chopped
pecans, finely chopped
Allow cream cheese to warm to room temperature.
In a medium mixing bowl, stir Worcestershire sauce into the cream cheese.
Cut white part of onions off and chop, leaving green portion for later.
Mix chopped onions and ham into cream cheese.
Shape into a ball.
Chop green tops of onions; roll cheese ball in onions to cover.
Chill until ready to serve.
Place on a serving plate and surround with crackers or veggies. ~*-*~
here is 4 different darn scrumptious recipes:)
Makes three 4-inch cheese balls; serves 8 to 10
BASE RECIPE:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3 packages cream cheese (8 ounces each)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
5 dashes hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
CHEDDAR AND CRANBERRY:
8 ounces sharp orange cheddar cheese, finely shredded
2 tablespoons store-bought chutney
3/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
Water crackers, for serving
ROQUEFORT AND WALNUT:
6 ounces Roquefort cheese
1 shallot, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
2 teaspoons brandy (optional)
1 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
Vegetable chips (such as Terra Chips Sweets & Beets), for serving
GOAT CHEESE AND SCALLIONS:
8 ounces goat cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
1/3 cup fresh curly-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 English cucumber, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices, for serving
Directions
Put butter, cream cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until combined. Divide equally among 3 medium bowls.
Stir cheddar cheese and chutney with base mixture in the first bowl. Form into a ball. If not using immediately, refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 1 month. Roll cheese ball in cranberries to coat before serving. Serve with crackers.
Stir blue cheese and shallot with base mixture in second bowl; add brandy, if desired. Form into a ball. If not using immediately, refrigerate up to 3 days; freeze up to 1 month. Roll in walnuts to coat before serving. Serve with chips.
Stir goat cheese and scallions with base mixture in remaining bowl. Form into a ball. If not using immediately, refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 1 month. Roll in parsley to coat before serving. Serve with cucumber slices.
Party Cheese Balls Recipe
Ready in: 30-60 minutes
Difficulty: 2 (1=easiest :: hardest=5)
Ingredients:
8 ounces cream cheese -- Softened
1/2 cup cheddar cheese -- shredded
8 ounces Processed Cheese Spread -- (Cheese Whiz)
1/4 cup green onion -- finely chopped
1 Clove garlic -- minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon brandy
1 tablespoon fresh parsley -- snipped
1 teaspoon paprika
6 drops Hot Pepper Sauce
1 1/2 cup pecans -- finely chopped
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Directions:
Place cream cheese and cheddar cheese in a 2-qt microwaveable dish. Microwave on High for 30 seconds. Add cheese spread and microwave on High for 20 to 30 more seconds, or until cheeses begin to soften. Beat until smooth. Place onion, garlic and butter in small bowl. Microwave on High for 30 to 45 seconds, or until onion is tender. Combine with cheese mixture and worcestershire sauce, brandy, parsley, paprika and red pepper sauce.
Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Shape into 48 balls. Roll in pecans. Place on a large tray covered with wax paper. Cheese balls should not touch each other. Freeze until firm. Can be frozen for up to a month in advance.
To Serve: remove 12 cheese balls from container and place in circle on serving plate. Microwave on 30% power (medium-low) for 45 seconds to 2 minutes, or until defrosted but still cool. Rotate plate 1/2 turn every 30 seconds. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes before serving.
CHEESEBALL
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 (5 oz.) jar pimiento cheese spread
1 (5 oz.) jar bacon cheese spread
1 c. grated sharp cheddar cheese
3 green onions, chopped, including tops
Blend all cheeses, stir in pecans and onions. Shape into ball. Cover cheeseball with very finely chopped pecans. Chill one hour.