Last year for our neighborhood's Halloween Block Party we, and by “we”, we mean Amanda, made a cheese ball that was shaped into a severed foot- we love on theme party snacks! It was a big hit, with many requesting the recipe. This cheese ball has great flavor and whips up in minutes, making it a great option for all the holiday parties that are just around the corner.
INGREDIENTS
16 oz Cream Cheese, softened
2 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, freshly shredded. Do NOT use pre-shredded cheese!
2 Green Onions, chopped
1 Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 Teaspoon Hot Pepper Sauce
1 Teaspoon Dried Parsley
1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
Dash of Black Pepper
2/3 Cups Pecans, finely chopped *optional
DIRECTIONS
1.Beat Cream Cheese until smooth. Add everything but the pecans and mix well.
2. Gather mixture into a ball using a spatula.
3. Roll ball in chopped Pecans. You may need to push some into the ball for full coverage.
4. Cover Cheeseball and allow it to firm in fridge for at least 1 hour.
5. Serve with crackers, and if you're feeling extra, your favorite charcuterie meats and accutroments, and enjoy!
This recipe originally comes from the blog Tastes Better From Scratch, you can view their copy here.
Want to get fancy with your cheeseball and decorate it? Simply shape the cheese chunk into your desired shape and let it firm in the fridge. Take additional softened cream cheese and beat it, adding a little bit of milk until it reaches a consistency that is easy to spread. Add any necessary food coloring, then let your imagination go wild!
Themed Cheeseballs
Parties where the food matches the theme are just better, it's a proven fact. Amanda once turned a cheeseball into a football for a Superbowl party, complete with green "grass" piped out of cake tip. Decorative cheeseballs are a fun and easy way to impress guests and kick a party up a notch or two. Let your imagination run wild! But here are some fun ideas to get the inspiration flowing:
How to make the Igloo cheeseball with penguins
How to make a turkey cheeseball for Thanksgiving
How to make a pumpkin cheeseball. Another variation
How to make a Christmas tree cheeseball. Or an ornament cheeseball
Step up your Superbowl party with this cheeseball
Have fun, and let us know what you turn your cheeseball into!
Brought to you by:
Jessica Carter l DRE #01490419 l 818.590.4246 l JessicaCarterHomes@gmail.com
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