Best 3 Special Cheese Balls Recipes

SPECIAL CHEESE BALLS

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-Margaret B. Nichols, White Hall, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2 cheese balls (2 cups each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
4-1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
1/3 cup finely chopped salted peanuts
Assorted crackers, grapes and apple slices

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cheeses, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder and garlic powder. Shape into two balls. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. , Combine pecans and peanuts; press onto cheese balls. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with crackers, grapes and/or apple slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHEESE BALL I

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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

Ingredients

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

FRIED CHEESE BALLS

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Tasty party snack that can easily be made and modified for your taste buds.

Provided by connor lightfoot

Categories Cheese Balls

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
1 large egg
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or waxed paper.
Pour bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and Cheddar cheese into 3 separate piles on the prepared baking sheet. Combine milk and egg in a bowl and stir until well combined.
Roll cream cheese into 1-inch balls. Split each ball in half and place sharp Cheddar inside of cheese ball; put it back together and shape cream cheese around the Cheddar cheese. Roll it in Parmesan and Cheddar cheeses until the outside is completely covered. Dip in the milk mixture and roll in bread crumbs until completely covered. Repeat with remaining cream cheese balls.
Heat oil in a large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drop cheese balls in the hot oil and allow to get brown on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 64.1 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 619.8 mg, Sugar 2.2 g