Three-Way Cheese Ball
Description
This International-style appetizer is a crowd-pleaser that brings home-style flavor to your table. Featuring a base of softened cream cheese, milk, grated onion, and Worcestershire sauce, this recipe creates a rich and aromatic spread. The mixture is divided into three distinct variations: one tossed in tangy crumbled blue cheese, another infused with savory garlic powder, and a third kept plain for a classic taste. Each ball is rolled in a unique coating—snipped parsley, chopped pecans, or cracked black pepper—offering a delightful contrast in texture and flavor. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a sophisticated starter before the main course, these cheese balls are simple to make with ingredients you likely have on hand. They pair perfectly with crisp crackers and are sure to become a staple at your gatherings.Ingredients
Directions
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Let cream cheese and cheddar cheese stand at room temperature until softened.
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In a mixer bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, grated onion, milk, and Worcestershire sauce.
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Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is fluffy and well blended.
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Divide the cheese mixture into three equal portions, approximately 1 cup each.
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To the first portion, beat in the crumbled blue cheese until fully incorporated.
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To the second portion, stir in the garlic powder until evenly distributed.
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Leave the third portion as the plain cheese base.
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Shape each portion into a ball.
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Chill the shaped balls in the refrigerator for 30 minutes until slightly firm.
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Roll the blue cheese ball in the snipped parsley, coating it completely.
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Roll the garlic cheese ball in the chopped pecans, coating it completely.
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Roll the plain cheese ball in the cracked black pepper, coating it completely.
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Chill the coated cheese balls in the refrigerator for at least 1 more hour until firm.
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Serve with crisp crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1 cups
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 2439.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 214.9g331%
- Saturated Fat 131.4g657%
- Cholesterol 570.6mg191%
- Sodium 4146.2mg173%
- Total Carbohydrate 20.2g7%
- Dietary Fiber 2.3g10%
- Sugars 8.4g
- Protein 106.5g213%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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