Best 4 Holiday Ham Cheese Ball Recipes
Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Holiday Ham and Cheese Ball extravaganza! This appetizing collection features a range of tantalizing cheese ball recipes, each bursting with unique flavors and textures to elevate your holiday gatherings. From the classic Ham and Cheese Ball, a timeless favorite, to the zesty Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball, a fiery delight, these recipes promise to delight every palate.
The Traditional Ham and Cheese Ball takes center stage, a harmonious blend of sharp cheddar cheese, creamy cream cheese, succulent ham, and a touch of tangy Worcestershire sauce. Its smooth texture and savory taste make it an instant crowd-pleaser. For those who crave a kick, the Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball delivers a spicy sensation. A combination of cream cheese, cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, and crispy bacon, this cheese ball packs a punch of flavor that will leave your taste buds tingling.
If you prefer a cheesy delight with a hint of sweetness, the Cranberry Ham Cheese Ball is your perfect match. This recipe combines cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, diced ham, dried cranberries, and a touch of brown sugar, creating a sweet and savory balance that will impress your guests. For a more sophisticated palate, the Prosciutto-Wrapped Ham and Cheese Ball offers a gourmet experience. Prosciutto slices envelop a delectable filling of cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ham, and a hint of Dijon mustard, creating an elegant and flavorful appetizer.
Each recipe in this collection provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring your cheese balls turn out perfectly. Whether you're hosting a festive holiday party or simply seeking a delightful snack to enjoy with friends and family, these Holiday Ham and Cheese Ball recipes are sure to be a hit. Prepare to indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds craving more.
HAM AND CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL
This Classic Cheese Ball Recipe is a Ham and Cheddar Cheese Ball Recipe. It's made with cream cheese, green onions, ham and is a classic Holiday Cheese Ball. It's perfect for the holidays or any gather, an easy make ahead, no-bake appetizer.
Provided by Jill Baird
Categories Appetizer
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Set your cream cheese out for about an hour before you mix this cheese ball together. It is much easier to make this recipe if your cream cheese is soft.
- Place cream cheese, ham, cheddar cheese, garlic salt, onion powder, green onions in a mixing bowl. (I like to add mine to my kitchen aide and mix with the paddle, It makes this recipe so easy!)
- Beat together until ingredients are mixed.
- Using a spatula, shape into a round ball. (You can use your hands if you'd like but the rubber spatula works almost just as well and you don't have to get your hands dirty.)
- Toast the nuts in a pan on medium heat on the stovetop. Roll in toasted pecans until evenly covered.
- Cover with plastic wrap until needed. When you're ready to serve it, lay on a platter with your favorite buttery crackers and veggies. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Sodium 415 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
HOLIDAY CHEESE BALL
Andrea Bolden from Unionville, Tennessee writes, "With its colorful flecks of green onion and pimiento, this cheese ball is great as a Christmas or New Year's appetizer. It can be made with fat-free cheeses without sacrificing the zesty Italian taste."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 1 cheese ball.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine first seven ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. , Shape into a ball; roll in walnuts. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Serve with toasted French bread slices, crackers and/or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
HOLIDAY HAM BALLS
The holidays are deadly to a diet because of things like this! You can just keep popping one into your mouth every time you pass by till you have accidental eaten them all. I got this from a friend in Sweden. *Using the coarsest grating disc of the food processor for the ham works perfectly. After you have grated the ham use it for the cheese.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Ham
Time 40m
Yield 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 farenheit.
- Lightly grease jelly roll pan, 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inch.
- Mix thoroughly the Bisquick, finely chopped, fully cooked ham, and remaining ingredients.
- Shape mixture into 1 inch balls.
- Place about 2 inches apart in pan.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until brown. Immediately remove from pan. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.5, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 30.7, Sodium 425.8, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 2.6, Protein 9.4
HOLIDAY HAM & CHEESE BALL
My mother always makes this cheese ball at Christmas, and growing up, I never realized there was any other kind of "cheese ball" but this one. I now make it for get togethers, holidays, or sometimes just because it's so good! There is never any left overs, and everyone always wants the recipe. This recipe makes 1 large ball or 2 small balls. *Note: My mother puts 1 tsp of Accent (MSG) in hers. I never buy this stuff, so I leave it out, and I can't tell a difference.
Provided by Mrs. Hooper
Categories Spreads
Time 20m
Yield 1 large ball, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the cream cheese in a large, covered bowl and allow to soften at room temperature while preparing the other ingredients.
- Lay several pieces of ham on a cutting board and slice into 1/2" strips. Turn the cutting board and slice again, forming small squares. Set aside in a medium bowl or on a plate and separate the squares. Repeat with the rest of the ham.
- Slice the bunch of green onions into very thin rings.
- When the cheese is softened, add in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, green onions (add all or just enough for your preference), and 1/2 of the ham. Mix together well until ingredients are uniformly distributed.
- Using a large piece of plastic wrap, shape the cream cheese mixture into a ball. Roll the ball in the remaining ham pieces (faster) or manually press the ham squares into the cheese ball (prettier). Place on a plate and wrap in plastic wrap. Allow to chill for a few hours or overnight before serving. Serve with crackers, vegetables or crusty bread.
Tips:
- This recipe would be great for a party platter, a holiday spread or just for a snack.
- Using a hand mixer will help you make a smooth, creamy cheese ball.
- If you don't have a hand mixer, you can mash the ingredients together with a fork. It will just take a little longer.
- You can use any type of cheese you like for this recipe. Cheddar, Swiss, Monterey Jack and pepper jack are all good choices.
- You can also add other ingredients to the cheese ball, such as chopped ham, bacon, nuts or dried fruit.
- Be sure to chill the cheese ball for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help it to firm up and hold its shape.
- Serve the cheese ball with crackers, bread or vegetables.
Conclusion:
This ham and cheese ball recipe is a delicious and easy appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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