Best 9 Monkey Cheese Ball Recipes

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Are you in the mood for a unique and delightful appetizer that will surprise and delight your guests? Look no further than Monkey Cheese Ball, a playful and delicious creation that is sure to be a hit at your next party. This delicious treat combines cream cheese, nuts, and spices, rolled in bacon and baked until golden brown. The result is a cheesy, flavorful ball that is both visually appealing and incredibly tasty. It is sure to become a favorite among your friends and family. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to make this amazing appetizer that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHEESE BALL I



Cheese Ball I image

This is a wonderful cheese ball. It is very easy to make and simply delicious. Whenever I make it for gatherings or work it always gets great reviews. Serve with an assortment of crackers.

Provided by Ellen Rainey

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

Time 2h15m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (1 ounce) package Ranch-style dressing mix
2 cups chopped pecans
4 pecan halves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and dressing mix. Form into one large ball or two smaller balls. Roll in chopped pecans to coat surface. Decorate the top with pecan halves. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 28.4 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 179.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

20 EASY CHEESE BALLS FOR YOUR NEXT PARTY



20 Easy Cheese Balls For Your Next Party image

Serve these cheese ball recipes at your next party and watch them disappear! From bacon ranch to cranberry pecan to spinach artichoke, these appetizers are bound to be the stars of the show.

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Appetizers     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 21

Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball
Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Recipe
Mini Cheese Ball Bites
Snowman Cheese Ball
Dried Beef Cheese Ball
Cranberry Pecan Cheeseball
Smoked Cheese Ball
Turkey Cheese Ball
Greek Cheese Ball
Spinach Artichoke Cheese Ball
Blue Cheese Cheese Ball
Dill Pickle Cheese Ball
Port Wine Cheese Ball
Caramel Apple Cheese Ball
Pimento Cheese Ball
Taco Cheese Ball Recipe
Pumpkin Cheese Ball
Walnut Pomegranate Cheese Ball
Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball
Cheese Ball Antipasto
Garden Herb Cheese Ball

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a cheese ball in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

QUICK HERB AND CHEESE MONKEY BREAD



Quick Herb and Cheese Monkey Bread image

Prepared biscuit dough is the base for this pull-apart loaf, which is formed by rolling the dough in olive oil and herbs before piling in a bundt pan, which helps turn the loaf crispy and golden brown. Our tasters called them the Southern version of pizza-shop garlic knots.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Cooking spray
1 cup finely grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 packages prepared biscuits (about 16 biscuits), each biscuit cut in half
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spray a bundt or tube pan lightly with cooking spray.
  • Toss the Parmesan, oregano, garlic, rosemary and thyme in a small bowl until well mixed. Roll each biscuit half into a ball. Put 8 of the balls in a medium bowl and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the oil, tossing until well coated. Transfer each ball to the Parmesan mixture to coat, then place in the prepared pan. Working in batches of 8, repeat with the remaining dough balls, overlapping in the pan as necessary.
  • Bake until the dough is puffed and browned, about 50 minutes; check halfway through the baking time and tent with foil if the bread is browning too quickly.
  • Let the bread cool 10 minutes. Loosen the bread from the sides of the pan with a thin spatula. Invert the pan onto a baking sheet, then flip the bread (decorative-side up) onto a serving plate.

MONKEY CHEESE BALL



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What a twist to an all time favorite! I make cheese balls all the time as you can make them before head when you are awaiting a crowd or have hungry guests dropping in without knowing beforehand. Sometimes neither me and nor DH feel for cooking, then we just sit down, i chop up some apples, carrots and find some crackers or nice bread and we enjoy some really fast dinner which still makes you feel good. The bananas give this cheeseball a slightly sweet taste which is though not over whelming as there are lots of spices too. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. I can recommend to serve it with salted crackers or, if you like it to bee more filling, with dark, freshly baked rye bread. Note: Cooking time does not include chilling time.

Provided by Iceland

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 1 ball, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon roasted garlic
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (hot)
2 teaspoons thyme, dried
1 banana (chopped, about 1 cup)
1/2 cup green onion
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 cups walnuts, chopped
thyme, fresh (optional)

Steps:

  • Soften the cream cheese in your mixer or food processor.
  • Add salt, roasted garlic and thyme and beat until well blended.
  • Stir inn the chopped up banana, green onion and cheddar cheese.
  • Blend in 1 cup of chopped walnuts.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Shape into ball and roll in the remaining walnuts.
  • Decorate with fresh thyme leaves if you like.
  • Serve and enjoy.

CHEESEBURGER MONKEY BREAD



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This savory monkey bread breaks all the rules: instead of sticky and sweet, this pull-apart snack is filled with a cheesy burger mixture. A homemade special sauce is perfect for dipping.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing the pan
3/4 cup ketchup
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup finely chopped dill pickle chips
1/3 cup yellow mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
7 strips bacon
2 tablespoon canola oil
12 ounces ground beef chuck
1 small red onion, finely chopped
6 slices American cheese, roughly chopped
1/4 cup sesame seeds
Two 16.3-ounce tubes refrigerated buttermilk biscuits

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 12-cup bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Stir together the ketchup, mayonnaise, pickles and mustard in a medium bowl. Season with salt and set aside.
  • Arrange the bacon in a large skillet and heat over medium. Cook until golden and crispy, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate; pour the drippings out of the skillet and reserve for another use. Cut the bacon into 1-inch pieces.
  • Heat the oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. When it starts to shimmer, add the ground beef, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon, until lightly browned in spots and just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the onion and cook, stirring constantly, until just translucent and tender, about 2 minutes. Use a large slotted spoon to scoop the meat mixture into a medium bowl, leaving the liquid behind. Stir in 1 cup of the ketchup sauce. Let cool slightly. Fold in the chopped American cheese.
  • Put the sesame seeds in a shallow bowl.
  • Separate each biscuit into 2 thinner rounds (the dough is layered, so it will divide easily). Flatten a piece of dough between your hands. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the ground beef mixture into the center of the dough and top with a piece of bacon. Gather the dough around the filling and seal into a little ball. Dip the smooth bottom of the ball into the sesame seeds. Place the ball into the prepared bundt pan, seed-side down, and repeat until the bottom of the pan is covered. Split the remaining biscuits and stuff with the bacon and filling using the same method -- but don't dip in the sesame seeds. Add to the bundt pan in an even layer.
  • Bake the monkey bread until golden brown and the balls are no longer doughy, 50 to 55 minutes. Invert onto a platter and remove the pan. Let rest for 10 minutes. Serve warm with the remaining ketchup sauce for dipping.

MONSTER CURRIED CHEESE BALL



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Don't be afraid of this cheese ball! The combination of the bold chutney and the mellow cheddar and blue cheeses creates a wonderful flavor. It's also a convenient make-ahead appetizer because it has to set up in the fridge overnight. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup mango chutney
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
8 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
1 package (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese, softened
Coarsely shredded red cabbage, green pepper pieces, baby carrot and radish
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a blender, cover and process the chutney and curry until pureed. In a small bowl, combine the cheeses and chutney mixture; beat until blended. Shape into a ball; wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight., Place on plate. Add the monster's hair and face, using the cabbage, green pepper, carrot and radish. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts :

MONKEY BALLS



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Despite the name, these sweet, gooey treats are AWESOME!!! Best when eaten day of making, but can be reheated in the microwave several days later to taste just as great. Every time I make these, I just can't resist ripping off a chunk every time I walk by them. They disappear quickly!! I don't add nuts because my family doesn't care for them, but I'm sure it's equally as great wit

Provided by Manda

Categories     Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 bundt loaf

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 loaves frozen white bread dough, thawed (not raised)
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
chopped pecans (optional) or chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Knead dough.
  • Mix sugar and cinnamon in small bowl.
  • Pinch off dough into walnut-size balls.
  • Roll in melted butter, then in sugar-cinnamon mixture.
  • Place in butter-greased bundt or angel food pan, in layers.
  • Sprinkle nuts over each layer, if desired.
  • Pour remaining butter and sugar over top.
  • Let rise, about 10 minutes.
  • Bake in 325 degree oven for 35 to 45 minutes.
  • Invert onto plate while still warm.

CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE STUFFED MONKEY BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Chocolate Cream Cheese Stuffed Monkey Bread Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: biscuit dough, cream cheese, chocolate chip, white sugar, cinnamon, butter, brown sugar, walnuts

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Desserts

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

32 oz biscuit dough, 2 16 oz containers, 16 big biscuits total
8 oz cream cheese
chocolate chip, we used dark chocolate
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (175˚C)
  • Cut biscuits in half and cube the cream cheese (32 pieces).
  • Flatten each biscuit and place one cube of cream cheese and a few chocolate chips in the center of each. Fold the biscuit dough around the cream cheese and chocolate and form into a ball.
  • In a large plastic bag combine white sugar and cinnamon. Add 6-8 dough balls to the bag, seal the bag, and shake until well coated. Repeat for the remainder of the stuffed dough pieces.
  • In a microwave safe bowl add brown sugar and butter. Microwave on high for 70 seconds - stopping halfway to stir. Remove from microwave and stir until it reaches a caramel consistency.
  • In a greased bundt pan, sprinkle half of the walnuts, half the dough pieces, and drizzle half the caramel glaze. Repeat with remaining walnuts, dough, and glaze.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and turn upside down onto a plate to cool for 10 minutes before lifting off the pan (this way the warm glaze runs back through and fully coats all the bread)
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 738 calories, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 45 grams

CREAM CHEESE-STUFFED CINNAMON ROLL MONKEY BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Cream Cheese-Stuffed Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread Recipe by Tasty image

This cream cheese-stuffed cinnamon roll monkey bread recipe is easy to whip up over the weekend and will add a sweet touch to any brunch. Instead of using biscuit dough, this recipe uses premade cinnamon rolls; not only do they taste great, but they also come with their own glaze, which saves time and money.

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Bakery Goods

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls
4 oz cream cheese, cut in 1 teaspoon pieces
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted, 1 stick

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease 12-cup fluted bundt pan with nonstick spray.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon.
  • Open the cans of cinnamon rolls. Cut each roll in half, then flatten each piece into a circle with your fingers. Place a piece of cream cheese in the center of the dough round. Fold the dough over the cream cheese to seal and roll into a ball. Toss in the cinnamon sugar. Place in the prepared bundt pan. Repeat with remaining dough pieces.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and melted butter until smooth. Pour the mixture over the filled cinnamon roll balls.
  • Bake the monkey bread for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes, until cool to the touch, then invert onto a serving platter.
  • Add the frosting from the cans of cinnamon rolls into a small microwave-safe bowl. Warm in the microwave for 30 seconds to loosen.
  • Drizzle the icing over the monkey bread. Serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 31 grams

Tips:

  • Use a combination of hard and soft cheeses for a smooth and creamy texture.
  • Shred the cheese finely to ensure it melts evenly.
  • Don't overcook the cheese sauce, or it will become thick and rubbery.
  • Let the cheese sauce cool slightly before adding the cream cheese, or it will curdle.
  • Chill the cheese ball for at least 2 hours before serving, or it will be too soft to hold its shape.
  • To make a nut-free cheese ball, omit the walnuts and pecans.
  • For a spicy cheese ball, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese sauce.
  • For a smoky cheese ball, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the cheese sauce.

Conclusion:

Monkey cheese ball is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover cheese, and it can be customized to your liking. Whether you like it mild, spicy, or smoky, there is a monkey cheese ball recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give monkey cheese ball a try.

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