Indulge in the irresistible Pepper Swiss Cheese Ball, a delightful appetizer that combines the flavors of sharp cheddar cheese, aromatic roasted red peppers, tangy Swiss cheese, and a hint of zesty pepper. This classic cheese ball is not only visually appealing but also a taste sensation that will tantalize your palate. Alongside this beloved recipe, discover variations that cater to different preferences: a creamy Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball bursting with smoky bacon and sharp cheddar, a tangy Cranberry Walnut Cheese Ball studded with sweet cranberries and crunchy walnuts, and a unique Avocado Feta Cheese Ball that blends creamy avocado with tangy feta cheese. These cheese balls are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual get-together, a festive holiday party, or a game day gathering. With their ease of preparation and crowd-pleasing flavors, they are sure to be a hit among your friends and family.
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BACON, CHEDDAR AND SWISS CHEESE BALL
When it's time for a party, everyone always requests this ultimate cheese ball-it's such an impressive appetizer. And if you're a party guest, it makes a fabulous gift for your hosts.-Sue Franklin, Lake St. Louis, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 2 cheese balls (4 cups).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in shredded cheeses, 1/2 cup bacon, 1/4 cup pecans, onion, pimientos, pickle relish, salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour., In a small bowl, mix parsley, poppy seeds and remaining bacon and pecans. Spread half the parsley mixture on a large plate. Shape half the cheese mixture into a ball; roll in parsley mixture to coat evenly. Cover. Repeat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.
PEPPERONI CHEESE BALLS
A delicious cheese ball that combines sour cream, butter, cream cheese, and Worcestershire sauce with finely chopped pepperoni. Try it with crackers or pretzels.
Provided by PFD3563
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cold Cheese Dip Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place pepperoni slices in a food processor or blender, and pulse until finely chopped. Set aside.
- In a bowl, stir together cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, butter, and sour cream. Mix well with a mixer. Add chopped pepperoni, and mix well. Form into small balls, place on a serving platter, and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 49.7 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 387.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
PEPPER SWISS CHEESE BALL
Make and share this Pepper Swiss Cheese Ball recipe from Food.com.
Provided by daisygrl64
Categories Spreads
Time 2h
Yield 1 cheeseball
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- in small mixer bowl beat cream cheese on medium speed, scraping bowl often until smooth.
- add sour cream and garlic salt, continue beating until well mixed.
- by hand stir in cheese and parsley.
- refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- shape into flattened cheese ball or log.
- roll in pepper to coat.
- store refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1490.1, Fat 128.9, SaturatedFat 81.3, Cholesterol 386.8, Sodium 885.3, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 2.8, Protein 61.7
CHEESE BALL RECIPE
This Cheese Ball is a holiday must ever year! It's incredibly easy to make and it only requires a few simple ingredients. It has a deliciously creamy texture, it's brimming with rich and cheesy flavor, and who doesn't love that nutty pecan finish for a contrasting crunch?
Provided by Jaclyn
Categories Snack
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add cream cheese, sour, garlic powder and onion powder and pepper to a medium mixing bowl. Mix with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
- Mix in cheese (with electric mixer). Cover bowl and chill 1 hour to help firm it up.
- Shape into a ball using a spatula then with greased hands.
- Place pecans in a medium bowl. Roll cheese ball through pecans to cover entirely.
- Serve with crackers, using a butter knife for spreading. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 184 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ULTIMATE CHEESE BALL
This cheese ball has been a requested favorite of family and friends for more than 30 years. If I ever bring a different appetizer to a party, people are disappointed! -Sue Franklin, Wentzville, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in the Swiss and cheddar cheeses, onion, bacon, pecans, pimientos, relish, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., In a small shallow bowl, combine the bacon, parsley, pecans and poppy seeds. Shape cheese mixture into a ball; roll in bacon mixture. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts :
PARTY CHEESE BALL
Impress all of your guests with a delicious Party Cheese Ball. Known to frequent holiday open houses, this creamy Party Cheese Ball with a nutty exterior is usually the first dish to disappear from the appetizer table!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Special Occasion Recipes
Time 3h15m
Yield 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Beat cream cheese and cheddar in small bowl with mixer until blended.
- Add all remaining ingredients except nuts; mix well.
- Refrigerate several hours.
- Shape into ball; roll in nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 135 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.8665 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g
HOT PEPPER CHEESE BALL
I served this at Christmas a few years ago and everyone asked for the recipe. Since then I make it at home when we have a need for cheese.
Provided by FloraandMerriwether
Categories Spreads
Time 1h15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together all 4 cheeses, onion powder, garlic powder, mayonnaise and worcestershire sauce.
- Cover and refrigerate mixture for at least 1 hour.
- Shape mixture into ball.
- Roll ball in chopped pecans.
- Cook time is refrigeration time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.5, Fat 35.4, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 76.9, Sodium 396.8, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.3, Protein 14.5
SWISS CHEESE BALLS
Make and share this Swiss Cheese Balls recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dreamgoddess
Categories Cheese
Time 2h30m
Yield 30 appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- In a sauce over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Stir in the 2 T flour.
- Add milk and stir to mix well.
- Add the Swiss cheese and seasonings to taste.
- Stir so all ingredients are well combined.
- Add the egg yolks and remove from the heat.
- Pour mixture in a 9x9" baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated 300 degree oven for 10 minutes.
- Remove the dish from the oven and refrigerate for 2 hours or until completely cooled.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer.
- Form balls and roll in the additional flour.
- Deep fry the cheese balls, a few at a time, until golden brown.
- Remove from hot oil and drain.
3 PEPPER CHEESE BALL
Lots of flavor without being overly spicey. Pump up the peppers if you like more heat. I love this rolled in cilantro, but you can also use parsley, nuts or shredded cheese.
Provided by Connie K
Categories Spreads
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients except the cilanto.
- Mix together and form mixture into a ball.
- Roll ball in cilantro.
- Serve with your favorite crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.2, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 76.6, Sodium 259.7, Carbohydrate 2.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 7.9
SWISS-NUT CHEESE BALL
A friend of mentioned how much she loves Swiss cheese balls, so I went on a search to find a recipe. Here's one from several different recipes I found on the web! My friend just had hip surgery done and I'm looking for ways to surprise her and keep her spirits up. I think this will do it, it's good! :)
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Spreads
Time 15m
Yield 1 24 ounce ball
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place cheddar, Swiss, and cream cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, black pepper, and garlic salt in a medium bowl.
- Place in a food processor and pulse until well blended.
- In bowl, place nuts and chives, if using. Stir to mix.
- Shape mixture into a ball, roll in the chopped nuts and chives(if using).
- Wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving time.
- Serve with raw vegetables or crackers.
Tips:
- Use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment to make the cream cheese mixture. This will help to ensure that the cream cheese is smooth and creamy.
- If you don't have a stand mixer, you can use a hand mixer on low speed. Just be sure to mix the cream cheese until it is smooth and creamy.
- To get a smooth, even coating of cheese on the outside of the ball, roll it in the grated Parmesan cheese before rolling it in the chopped pecans.
- If you are making the cheese ball ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve the cheese ball with crackers, vegetables, or bread.
Conclusion:
This Pepper Swiss Cheese Ball is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any party or gathering. It is also a great way to use up leftover cheese. With its creamy center and crunchy coating, this cheese ball is sure to be a hit with your guests. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious appetizer, give this Pepper Swiss Cheese Ball a try!
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