The first recipe I want to share with you this week is the no-fail Christmas Cheese Ball. Afterall, nothing says Christmas Party like a good old fashioned cheese ball! Originally, I made it on Saturday with the intention of planning ahead to serve on Sunday night with the girls from work. Since it made two cheese balls, I ended up serving one Saturday night with friends, wrapped the other one up in the fridge and served it Sunday night! How awesome is that?! So if you have back-to-back parties this year when you need to bring a dish, think of this one and your life will be so much easier! Here it is.
INGREDIENTS
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon diced pimientos
1 tablespoon diced green pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Chopped pecans, toasted
Assorted crackers
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Shape into two balls; roll in pecans. Cover and chill. Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers.
Yield: 2 cheese balls (1-1/2 cups each).
Both crowds loved it and a handful of people are reminding me to pass along the recipe so they can use it for parties coming up! What is your favorite Christmas Recipe? I am a sucker for appetizers and sweets so that is usually what I offer to bring to a party. Snacking on this with a glass of wine in hand and you can call me a happy girl.
I am linking up to Schue Love where there are already lots of delicious recipes that I am drooling over. Check it out and have a wonderful Tuesday!! xoxo
I am linking up to Schue Love where there are already lots of delicious recipes that I am drooling over. Check it out and have a wonderful Tuesday!! xoxo
10 comments:
I have NEVER tried a cheese ball. I have never even seen a cheese ball. It sounds amazing though. I like all of the ingredients.
You're making me hungry!
I had no idea cheese balls had so many ingredients! no wonder I love them so much (or maybe it's just the whole cheese part!).
Hope you have a great day! XOXO
Cheeseballs are so yummy!! They remind me of my grandma's on Christmas Eve. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
ooh homemade cheese ball what a great recipe katie! man i am hungry now!
Yum! I love cheese apps!
OK I LOVE cheeseballs! Our location hospital foundation makes these every year and they're so so good! I need to make this for our party this weekend! Thanks so much for linking up today Katie! :)
Perfect appetizer for a party! I am going to suggest this recipe to a friend for new years!
This recipe is different from the normal cheese ball I usually make. I will definitely have to give this one a try! Love your blog and I am your newest follower! xo
YUM! Anything cheese, sign me up! Ha.
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