A Cheese Ball To Please All

Name: Instead of nuts, roll the cheese ball in finely chopped herbs, such as parsley, chives, dill or basil
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 2 h 1 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounce cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese; 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, pecans, or pistachios

Julie Rothman - The Baltimore Sun|July 23, 2021 9:53 pm EST

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This cheese ball recipe is easy, tasty and versatile—feel free to substitute the cheeses and toppings. And consider doubling the recipe and popping one ball in the freezer for the next time unexpected guests stop by. You'll be glad you did.This recipe is from "The Crabby Cook" cookbook by Jessica Harper (Workman Publishing Company, 2010) and was originally published in The Baltimore Sun.

Prep Time

2

hours

Cook Time

1

minute

Servings

8

A Cheese Ball to Please All recipe - The Daily Meal

Total time: 2 hours, 1 minute

Ingredients

8 ounce cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, pecans, or pistachios

Directions

Step 1: In a food processor (or large bowl, by hand) combine 8 ounces room-temperature cream cheese, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese. Form the cheese mixture into a ball.
Step 2: Place 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, pecans, or pistachios on a pie plate. Roll the cheese ball in the nuts until completely covered.
Step 3: Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap or wax paper and chill for 2 hours or up to 2 days. Remove from refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving.