Best 7 3 Ingredient Cheese Ball Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy appetizer or snack to serve at your next party or gathering? If so, then look no further than the classic 3 ingredient cheese ball. With just three simple ingredients, you can whip up a delicious and creamy cheese ball that is sure to be a hit with everyone. Whether you prefer a sharp cheddar, a mild mozzarella, or a creamy goat cheese, there is a 3 ingredient cheese ball recipe out there for everyone. So grab your ingredients and get ready to create a delightful snack that will satisfy your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

3-IN-1 CHEESE BALL



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Three incredible cheese balls with the flavors of pesto, horseradish-bacon and Gorgonzola make a dazzling display at any get-together. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 3 large cheese balls (about 1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
PESTO CHEESE BALL:
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
HORSERADISH-BACON CHEESE BALL:
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1 green onion, finely chopped
GORGONZOLA-CRANBERRY CHEESE BALL:
1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
FOR SERVING:
Miniature pretzels, cooked bacon, dried cranberries, basil leaves and green onion, optional
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and garlic until blended. Divide into 3 portions; place each in a small bowl., For Pesto Cheese Ball: Beat pesto into 1 portion of cheese mixture. Stir in basil. Shape into a ball., For Horseradish-Bacon Cheese Ball: Beat horseradish into second portion of cheese mixture. Stir in bacon and green onion. Shape into 1 large or 3 mini balls., For Gorgonzola-Cranberry Cheese Ball: Beat Gorgonzola cheese into third portion of cheese mixture. Stir in cranberries. Shape into a ball; roll in walnuts to coat., Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm. Decorate as desired. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FLAVORED CHEESE BALLS



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Make all 3 flavors of cheese balls or prepare just 1 or 2, adjusting the ingredients accordingly.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Appetizers

Yield Makes three 4-inch cheese balls

Number Of Ingredients 20

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
8 ounces sharp orange cheddar cheese, finely shredded
2 tablespoons store-bought chutney
3/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
Water crackers, for serving
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
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

Steps:

  • 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. 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. 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. Roll in parsley to coat before serving. Serve with cucumber slices.

EASY 3-INGREDIENT CHEESE PINWHEELS



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This is my go-to finger food for any party - it's super quick and easy to make and all you need is puff pastry, cheese, and herbed cream cheese.

Provided by superchef

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 3

½ (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 (8 ounce) container cream cheese with herbs
6 ounces sliced Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Dust a flat work surface lightly with flour. Unroll puff pastry and roll out to a rectangle. Spread a thin layer of herbed cream cheese over the puff pastry. Cover with Swiss cheese slices, leaving a 1-inch border. Roll puff pastry up tightly like a jelly roll.
  • Slice puff pastry roll in 1/4-inch-thick slices and lay on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven on the center rack until lightly browned and puffed up, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 15.6 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 93.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

THREE-CHEESE BALL



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This is good for parties of all kinds, from family reunions to football parties. Prep and cooking time does not include the 1 hour chilling time!

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 1 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (8 oz)
8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup parsley (fresh)
1/4 cup green onion, minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Combine the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and blue cheese in a medium mixing bowl; stir until well blended. Add nuts and the next 6 ingredients; stir well to combine.
  • Shape the cheese mixture into a ball; cover and chill at least 1 hour. Remove from the refrigerator before serving and roll in toasted sesame seeds. (You can toast them in a skillet really quickly).
  • Serve with an assortment of crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3612.8, Fat 314.9, SaturatedFat 143.2, Cholesterol 657.6, Sodium 5385.5, Carbohydrate 82.3, Fiber 18.4, Sugar 48.2, Protein 137.2

CHEESE BALL III



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This cheese ball is one our family has had and used for 20 years. We love it. It's simple, and most of the ingredients are kept on hand. Roll it in nuts or parsley, if desired. Serve with an assortment of crackers.

Provided by Cindy Carnes

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

Time 3h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice concentrate
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green olives

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, mayonnaise and lemon juice concentrate. Mix in Cheddar cheese, onion and green olives. Form the mixture into a ball shape. Cover and chill in the refrigerator 3 hours, or until firm, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 24.3 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 208.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

THREE-IN-ONE CHEESE BALL



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Every Christmas, I make these cheese balls for an annual get-together. They aren't only for the holidays, however. You'll find they freeze well and last for a week in the refrigerator. I have even re-formed leftovers into smaller balls. I do my cooking in an 1892 home we're fixing up (my husband's a renovations contractor). We have a son, 3, and a baby daughter born last spring.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 3 cheese balls.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, room temperature
2 tablespoons 2% milk
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Coarsely ground pepper
1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
Minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Finely chopped pecans
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, milk, onion and Worcestershire sauce until fluffy. If a smoother spread is desired, process in a food processor until creamy. , Divide into thirds (about 1 cup each). Shape first portion into a ball; roll in pepper. Add the blue cheese to the second portion. Shape into a ball; roll in parsley. Add garlic powder to the remaining portion. Shape into a ball; roll in nuts. , Cover and refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 28g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 16g protein.

"THREE-CHEESE" CHEESE BALL



Great for parties and Superbowl get-togethers. Serve with crackers, bagel chips, or vegetable sticks. Prep time includes time to chill cheese ball.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Spreads

Time 6h15m

Yield 2 cheese balls

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 lb shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons milk
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Divide mixture in half and place each half on a sheet of plastic wrap.
  • Draw up the sides of the plastic wrap tightly around each ball and firmly secure (a twistie tie or rubber band works well).
  • Refrigerate 6-8 hours or until firm.
  • Remove plastic wrap and roll in nuts before serving (or may roll in chopped parsley if someone is allergic to nuts).

Tips:

- For a more flavorful cheese ball, use a combination of cheeses, such as cheddar, Parmesan, and cream cheese. - To make the cheese ball easier to roll, chill the mixture for at least 30 minutes before shaping. - If you are using a food processor to mix the ingredients, be careful not to over-process the mixture, or the cheese ball will become too soft. - To prevent the cheese ball from sticking to your hands, spray your hands with cooking spray before rolling the mixture into a ball. - If you are serving the cheese ball immediately, let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. - If you are making the cheese ball ahead of time, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. - To serve, place the cheese ball on a platter and surround it with crackers, vegetables, and fruit.

Conclusion:

With just three ingredients, you can make a delicious and easy cheese ball that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are serving it as an appetizer at a party or enjoying it as a snack at home, this cheese ball is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a simple and tasty recipe, give this three-ingredient cheese ball a try. You won't be disappointed!

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