Party Cheese Ball
Known to frequent holiday open houses, this creamy appetizer with a nutty exterior doesn't stick around long. Which is exactly why you'll want to keep this recipe handy.
Prep time15 min
Total time3hr 15min
ServingsMakes 3 cups cheese spread, or 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each.
Ingredients
- 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) brick cream cheese, softened
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 Tbsp. finely chopped onions
- 1 Tbsp. finely chopped red bell peppers
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- RITZ Crackers
Preparation
- Beat cream cheese and cheddar cheese in medium bowl with mixer until blended.
- Add all remaining ingredients except nuts and crackers; mix well.
- Refrigerate several hours.
- Shape cheese mixture into ball; roll in nuts.
- Serve with crackers.
Recipe Tips
- Variation
Prepare recipe as directed, using Neufchatel cheese and shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese. In addition, coat the cheese ball with chopped fresh parsley instead of the chopped nuts and serve with RITZ Reduced Fat Crackers. - Substitute
Substitute pimentos for the red bell peppers and/or toasted chopped slivered almonds or finely chopped fresh parsley for the nuts. - Variation
Mix cream cheese mixture as directed; shape into log or 24 small balls, each about 1 inch in diameter. Roll in nuts until evenly coated. Serve as directed.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 220 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 18g | |
| Saturated fat 7g | |
| Trans fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 30mg | |
| Sodium 260mg | |
| Carbohydrate 12g | |
| Dietary fiber <1g | |
| Total sugars 2g | |
| Added sugars 1g | |
| Protein 5g | |
| Vitamin A | 10 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 0 %DV |
| Calcium | 8 %DV |
| Iron | 4 %DV |
| Potassium | 2 %DV |
| Vitamin D | 0 %DV |
