Best 9 Country Ham Cheese Ball Recipes

CHEESY COUNTRY HAM GRIT BALLS

Steps:

• Fill a large Dutch oven two-thirds full with oil and heat over medium-high heat to 360 degrees F.
• Add 2 tablespoons oil to a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ham and cook just until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a large bowl. Add the grits and cheese to the bowl and stir until combined. Using wet hands, scoop 1/4 cup of the grit mixture, roll it into a ball and place on a platter or large plate. Repeat until all the grit mixture is used.
• Whisk together the flour, paprika and cayenne in a shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, add the eggs. Add the panko to another separate shallow bowl. Dip each grit ball into the flour mixture and shake to remove any excess before dipping into the eggs and then into the panko, spinning to coat completely.
• Add the grit balls to the Dutch oven in batches, frying until brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove to a sheet pan lined with a wire rack and immediately sprinkle with salt.

HAM AND CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In bowl beat cream cheese, sour cream and soup mix until smooth.
• Stir in ham and cheese.
• Form into a ball.
• Refrigerate.
• You may roll in chopped nuts before serving, if desired.
• Serve with crackers.

COUNTRY HAM CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, except almonds, in a large bowl.
• Form into a large ball, or two smaller balls, if you prefer.
• Pour the almonds into a pie plate, or onto a dinner plate.
• Roll the ball(s) in the almonds to coat.
• Place into a bowl or on a plate and refrigerate until firm.

COUNTRY HAM CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Put all ingredients (except parsley & .5 ounce ham) in mixer and blend until mixed. Put bowl in refrig until cool, remove and form into 2 cheese balls. Roll cheese balls in parsley & .5 ounce ham Either freeze or put in refrigerator. Eat with crackers

VIRGINIA HAM AND CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine ground ham, cream cheese, hot sauce and mustard until well blended. Roll into a ball and then roll in chopped peanuts. Garnish with cherry on top of ball. Serve on cheeseboard with crackers.

SOUTHERN MADE CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix by hand cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, green onions, chili powder, Creole-style seasoning, Cheddar cheese, ham and creamy salad dressing. Form the mixture into one or more balls. Chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving.

HAM BALL

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, ham, green onions, and seasoned salt until evenly mixed; roll into a ball.
• Spread chopped pecans onto a flat surface. Roll ham ball in chopped pecans to coat.

HAM-CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Place ham and onion in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add cheddar cheese; pulse until blended. Add cream cheese; process until smooth., Shape cheese mixture into a football; press pecans into cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour., Cut Swiss cheese into strips; arrange over top for laces. Serve with crackers.

HAM CREAM CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, ham, onions and Worcestershire sauce. Shape into 3/4-in. balls. Roll in peanuts. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with crackers and vegetables.