CHRISTMAS CHEESE BALLS

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Christmas at our house just wouldn't be complete without these rich cheese balls. Friends and family ask for them every year-and I can make three gifts from just one recipe. -Margie Cadwell, Eastman, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 3 cheese balls (6 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
Minced fresh parsley, chopped pecans and paprika
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Stir in the pecans, milk, olives, garlic and salt. Divide into thirds; roll each into a ball. , Roll 1 ball in parsley and 1 in nuts. Sprinkle the third with paprika. Cover and refrigerate. Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Ayush Bhujel
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I love these cheese balls! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit.


Lala Tsiyon
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These cheese balls are so festive and delicious. They're perfect for any holiday party.


AbdulMateen Amir
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I've made these cheese balls several times and they always turn out great. They're a real crowd-pleaser.


Mastermind Mustafa
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I made these cheese balls for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Jacob Taylor
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These cheese balls were a little too salty for my taste.


Shimol Sk
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I've never made cheese balls before, but these were so easy to follow. They turned out perfect!


Mr Marcko
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These cheese balls are so easy to make and they're always a hit.


April Cox
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I couldn't find any pecans, so I used walnuts instead. They turned out great!


alex ransom
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I added some chopped green onions to the cheese ball mixture and it gave them a nice flavor boost.


Steve Mendez
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These were a bit too dry for my taste.


Salsabil Limam
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I've made these cheese balls for years and they are always a favorite. They're so festive and delicious.


G W AMIR HAMZA
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These Christmas cheese balls were a huge hit at our holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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