Appetizers
Cheese Ball
Description
Want to make sure your next get together is a hit? Take your hosting game to the next level with this applause-worthy classic Cheese Ball recipe— your guests will “ooh,” “aah,” and “mmm.” Best of all, it’s made with cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and a few other simple ingredients, so it couldn’t be easier to assemble. Just add your favorite crackers and wait for the wows to roll in!
Ingredients:
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese
- 3/4 cup crumbled blue, Gorgonzola or feta cheese (4 oz)
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Assorted crackers, if desired
Directions:
- Place cheeses in medium bowl; let stand at room temperature about 30 minutes or until softened. Beat onion and Worcestershire sauce into cheeses with electric mixer on low speed until mixed. Beat on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes, scraping bowl frequently, until fluffy. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours until firm enough to shape into a ball.
- Shape cheese mixture into 1 large ball. Roll in parsley; place on serving plate. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm. Serve with crackers.
