PAULA'S CHEESE BALL (BY PAULA DEEN)

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This wonderful recipe was featured during Paula's recent television appearance on Oprah's show --- I made it recently but added in 2 scant teaspoons fresh minced garlic and Tabasco, I also increased the nuts for the outside of the ball, this may be made up to 24 hours in advance, try this, you will love it! :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Spreads

Time 2h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup milk
2 1/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (1 ounce)
1/4 cup green onion (white parts only)
1 (2 ounce) jar pimientos, drained
1 cup chopped pecans (Paula uses Fisher pecans)
10 slices bacon, cooked and finely crumbled
salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon poppy seed

Steps:

Place the cream cheese and milk in a bowl; beat until well combined.
Add in shredded cheese, onions, pimento and HALF of each, crumbled bacon and chopped pecans; mix to combine.
Season with salt and black pepper.
Transfer the mixture to a large piece of plastic wrap, then form into a ball; cover tightly and chill a minimum of 2 hours.
In a pie plate mix together the remaining chopped pecans and bacon, then mix in the parsley and poppy seeds.
Unwrap the cheese ball then gently roll into the nut mixture.
Wrap again in a clean piece of plastic wrap and chill up to 24 hours.

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Aman Jutt

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I'm not a big fan of cheese balls, but this one is really good! It's not too heavy and the flavors are well-balanced. I'll definitely be making it again.

Sajid Dars

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This cheese ball is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love that you can make it ahead of time and it's perfect for parties.

Mazhar sahib Mazhar sahib

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I've been making Paula Deen's cheese ball for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the pecans add a nice crunch. I highly recommend it!

Indigo Sparkle

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This cheese ball is a must-try! It's the perfect appetizer for any occasion. I made it for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it!

Sean Gallant

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Paula Deen's cheese ball is a classic for a reason! It's so easy to make and always a hit at parties. I love that you can customize it with different flavors of cream cheese and add-ins. I recently made it with a bacon and cheddar cream cheese and it

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