Best 3 Lil Smoky Cheese Ball Recipes

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A lil smoky cheese ball is a delightful appetizer or snack that combines creamy cheese, smoky spices, and a hint of heat. It's perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply enjoying at home with friends and family. With its irresistible flavor and easy preparation, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

LI'L SMOKY CHEESE BALL



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This recipe for a li'l smoky cheese ball is from "I Like You," by Amy Sedaris.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes one cheese ball

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese, room temperature
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons steak sauce
1 cup toasted chopped walnuts or pecans
Crackers, for serving

Steps:

  • Place Gouda, cream cheese, butter, milk, and steak sauce in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment; mix until well combined. Transfer mixture to refrigerator; let chill overnight. Roll cheese mixture into a ball. Place nuts in a shallow dish. Roll cheese ball in nuts to fully coat. Serve with crackers.

LIL' SMOKY CHEESE BALL



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I ripped this recipe straight from Amy Sedaris' hilarious entertaining book "I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence." It's terribly fattening and wonderfully delicious! I use 8 ounces regular cream cheese and 8 ounces light cream cheese. I use walnuts or pecans.

Provided by AlwaysHungry

Categories     Spreads

Time 8h15m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups shredded smoked gouda cheese
16 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
2 1/2 tablespoons milk
2 1/2 teaspoons steak sauce
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Bring all ingredients to room temperature.
  • Beat the Gouda, cream cheese, butter, milk and steak sauce together in a bowl until combined.
  • Chill overnight.
  • Roll the mixture into a ball.
  • Roll the ball in the chopped nuts.
  • Serve at room temperature with ritz or club crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 50.3, Sodium 239.1, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.6, Protein 5.8

ON TOP OF OLE SMOKY, ALL COVERED WITH CHEESE: SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS



On Top of Ole Smoky, All Covered with Cheese: Spaghetti and Meatballs image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

12 ounces pound ground pork
12 ounces ground beef sirloin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 slices good quality bread such as pane bello or white country boule, crusts trimmed
1 cup milk
Freshly grated nutmeg
1 large or extra-large egg yolk, beaten
A generous handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked and finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, 2 finely chopped, 4 thinly sliced
4 ounces mortadella or prosciutto cotto, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup grated pecorino, a couple of handfuls plus a hunk to grate at the table
Extra-virgin olive oil, for liberal drizzling plus 3 tablespoons
1 tablespoon fennel seed, a scant palmful
1 red chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
Sprig fresh marjoram, finely chopped and/or 1 teaspoon dried marjoram or oregano
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 cup white wine
1 cup chicken stock-in-a-box
1 (28-ounce) can San Marzano tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1 pound good quality spaghetti
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Add the pork and beef to a bowl and season liberally with salt and pepper. Trim the crust of bread and chop into fresh breadcrumbs in a food processor, scrape into a small bowl and soak in milk. Return the processor to the base. Squeeze out some of the liquid from the bread and add the moistened bread to the meat, season with a little freshly grated nutmeg, a few grates. Add a beaten egg yolk and half of the chopped parsley to the bowl, a couple of tablespoons. Add 2 cloves finely chopped garlic to the meat. Add the mortadella to the food processor and pulse to very finely chop the meat, add to the ground meats along with a couple of handfuls of grated pecorino. Drizzle the meat liberally with extra-virgin olive oil. Place a baking rack over a baking sheet or cover a baking sheet with parchment baking paper. Mix the meatballs and roll into large walnut-size balls and roast 12 to 15 minutes to light brown, but not cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, heat extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pot, over medium to medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven. To the warm oil, add fennel seeds, chile pepper, onions, and sliced garlic, season with salt and pepper, and marjoram. Stir 4 to 5 minutes then add tomato paste and stir 30 seconds, pour in wine and stir a minute, then add stock and tomatoes. Break up the tomatoes into small bits and when sauce comes to a boil reduce heat to simmer, add a few leaves of torn basil, reserving a few for garnish. Add the remaining chopped parsley and gently slide in the meatballs. Simmer the mixture 15 to 20 minutes to combine flavors and finish cooking the meat through.
  • Cook's Note: Cook the pasta at this time or if this is a make-ahead meal cool completely, cover and store. Reheat the sauce over medium heat covered until it bubbles then uncovered at gentle simmer while pasta cooks.
  • Cook the pasta in large pot of boiling, salted water to al dente. Save about 1/2 cup starchy cooking liquid just before draining. Add the drained pasta back to the hot pot with butter, a few ladles of sauce and the reserved starchy liquid. Toss to combine and melt butter. Serve in bowls with lots of sauce and meatballs on top, lots of shaved cheese and a few leaves of torn basil.
  • Serve with simple tossed greens salad if you like but it'll probably get ignored...it is spaghetti and meatballs night!

Tips:

  • To save time, use a food processor to mix the ingredients for the cheese ball.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing. This will help it blend smoothly with the other ingredients.
  • If you want a spicier cheese ball, add more diced jalapeƱos or cayenne pepper.
  • For a smokier flavor, use smoked paprika or chipotle powder.
  • Garnish the cheese ball with chopped chives, parsley, or bacon bits before serving.
  • Serve the cheese ball with crackers, bread, or vegetables.
  • You can make the cheese ball ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Lil' smokies cheese ball is an appetizer that always delight the crowd. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy or smoky, there's a recipe out there that's perfect for you. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, give lil' smokies cheese ball a try.

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