Best 5 Aged Cheddar And Port Cheese Balls Recipes

AGED-CHEDDAR AND PORT CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• Bring port to a simmer in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook until reduced by about half, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool.
• Pulse 3/4 cup cream cheese and the cheddar in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl. Pulse remaining 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cream cheese with reduced port in food processor until smooth. Gently stir port mixture into cheddar mixture using a wooden spoon until just swirled together. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
• Transfer almonds to a plate. Shape cheese mixture into 3 balls of various sizes; roll each in almonds to coat. Let cheese balls come to room temperature before serving.

CLASSIC CHEDDAR CHEESEBALL

Steps:

• Place the cream cheese in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape the sides of the bowl and sprinkle garlic powder over the cream cheese. Add the Worcestershire sauce. Mix again until well combined, about 1 minute.
• Add the cheese and mix again. Spread plastic wrap on the counter and scoop the cheese mixture onto it. Form into a ball with the spatula.
• Place the chopped nuts on a small plate. Gently roll the cheeseball in the nuts to coat it completely. Wrap the finished cheese ball in plastic wrap until ready to serve.
• Remove from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers and fresh vegetables.

AGED-CHEDDAR-AND-SWISS CHEESEBURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium. Combine both cheeses and horseradish. Gently form beef into 8 patties, each about 4 inches in diameter. Season generously with salt and pepper. Brush grates with oil; grill burgers 4 minutes. Flip; top each with just over 1/4 cup cheese mixture. Cover grill and cook, about 4 minutes more for medium-rare. Remove burgers from grill; let rest 5 minutes before assembling.
• Combine mayonnaise and ketchup. Brush split sides of buns with butter; grill until lightly toasted. Season tomato with salt and pepper. Sandwich burgers in buns with mayonnaise mixture, tomato, bacon, lettuce, and pickles.

EASY SAUSAGE CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, combine the sausage, cheese, and dry baking mix. Mix together, and shape mixture into walnut-sized balls. Place on a foil-lined cookie sheet.
• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Serve hot.

CHEDDAR AND OLIVE BALLS

Steps:

• Allow cheese to sit out until it is at room temperature. In a large bowl, mix together the cheese, butter and paprika using a pastry blender. Gradually mix in flour, first using the pastry blender, then using your hands. Mix until the dough pulls together. It should form a solid ball with a smooth appearance, but have a crumbly texture when pulled apart. If dough appears too dry, add more shredded cheese.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pinch off a small piece of dough, and cover an olive with it. Roll gently between your palms to smooth and seal the olive inside the ball. Place onto an ungreased cookie sheet and repeat with remaining dough and olives. Place the tray of covered olives into the refrigerator for 10 minutes to firm up.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until browned. Serve hot or at room temperature.