Cheese Ball

A cheap, fast recipe for a cheese ball is to simply mix a softened block of cream cheese with the cheese flavoring packet from a box of macaroni and cheese. Be sure to blend it well, then shape into a ball. I usually let it chill overnight, and then roll it in chopped pecans before serving. You can also use the tubs of cream cheese to make a spread instead of a ball. It's very good!

Source: I got this recipe from my best friend's sister, I'm not sure where it came from originally.

By Adelia from Springfield, MO

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RE: Simple Cheese Ball

This cheese ball recipe was great! My daughter thought this was "awesome"! (03/18/2009)

By ElfKin

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Ingredients

• 16 oz. cream cheese
• 16 oz. sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp. minced onions
• 1 Tbsp. green pepper, olives, or pimento (opt.)

Directions

Mix cheese until soft and smooth. Add remaining ingredients. Roll into ball and in pecans or walnuts. Set in refrigerator for approximately 24 hours.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Combine all three ingredients in a deep bowl, making sure that they are well mixed. Form in a ball and chill for easier handling.

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Soften cream cheese and add dressing mix and bacon bits. Thoroughly mix. Refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. Make ball or log of mixture.

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Beat cheese and mayonnaise together until smooth; stir in the next 5 ingredients. Cover; chill several hours. Form into balls; roll in nuts to coat.

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