FESTIVE CHEESE BEACH BALL

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Made to resemble a beach ball, this appetizer always rounds up compliments. It's filled with a variety of cheese, and each cut through the ball gives guests a taste along with garnishes of their choice.-Florence McClelland, Fredonia, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 7 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, divided
2 cups crumbled blue cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
TOPPINGS:
1/4 cup cooked tiny shrimp
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon
2 tablespoons chopped sweet yellow pepper
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives
2 tablespoons chopped pimientos
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine two packages of cream cheese and blue cheese until smooth. In a another large bowl, combine two packages of cream cheese and cheddar cheese; set aside. In a third bowl, beat the remaining cream cheese until fluffy; add the onions and garlic., In a 2-qt. bowl lined with plastic wrap, layer each portion of cream cheese. Invert onto a serving platter; remove plastic wrap and shape into a ball. , With a sharp knife, score eight sections on the ball. Sprinkle each section with one of the toppings and press lightly. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Saleana Supersad
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This recipe is perfect for the holidays.


Candy Tota
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I'm going to make this recipe for my next party.


Shahwaiz Baloch
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This recipe looks delicious.


Jeremy Voget
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Can't wait to try this recipe!


Last Man
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Anthony Gichau
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This recipe is a keeper!


Rabindra Gaming
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I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Abdul-Mumin Khalid
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This is the best cheese ball recipe I've ever tried.


n. Akram
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add different ingredients to make it your own.


MD.Anower Hossain
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This recipe is so easy to follow. Even a beginner cook can make it.


Cloud
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I've tried this recipe with different types of cheese and they all work well.


Enzo
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover cheese.


zubeyr Ahmed
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I love the way this recipe looks. It's so festive and colorful.


Forida Hasan
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This is a great recipe to take to potlucks or parties. It's always a hit.


AVB DIY CHANNEL
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up.


Felix Annor
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This is a great recipe for kids to help with. They'll love rolling the cheese balls and helping to decorate them.


Niru Fuyal
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I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It makes it so much easier to entertain.


shama press
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This is the perfect appetizer for any occasion. It's cheesy, delicious, and so easy to make.


ROYAL FORCES
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Bishek Limbu
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This Festive Cheese Beach Ball was a huge hit at my party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.