TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS CHEESE BALL

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I look forward to this simple, traditional cheese ball every year. It has been served during family Christmas Eve parties since before my time. The ingredients are few and inexpensive, and might be made year-round, but I reserve this one special appetizer for the holidays only to maintain its specialness. I love to serve Ritz crackers with the cheese ball to bring out its savory flavor.

Provided by Love2Cook87

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (2.5 ounce) package thinly sliced smoked beef, chopped
1 (2.25 ounce) can pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped
1 small Vidalia or other sweet onion, minced
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce, or to taste
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Mix the cream cheese, beef, olives, onion, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl until evenly blended. Keeping the mixture in the bowl, scrape it into a semi-ball shape. Cover, and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
  • Place a large sheet of waxed paper on a flat surface. Sprinkle with walnuts. Roll the cheese ball in the walnuts until completely covered. Transfer the cheese ball to a serving plate, or rewrap with waxed paper and refrigerate until needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 34.7 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 293.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

Kaya Moyo
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This cheese ball is so easy to make and it's always a hit with guests. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Rose Anne veronique
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I've been making this cheese ball for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect appetizer for any occasion, and it's always a hit at potlucks.


Fateh alipitafi
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This cheese ball is my new favorite appetizer! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with guests. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


arfin hasan
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I made this cheese ball for my family over the holidays and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and it was gone in no time. I will definitely be making this again.


Danny Sosa
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This cheese ball was a hit at my holiday party! It was easy to make and everyone loved the creamy, tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this again next year.


Tara Chudal
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This cheese ball is so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's the perfect appetizer for any party.


Walimuhammad Walimuhammad
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I've been making this cheese ball for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect appetizer for any occasion, and it's always a hit at potlucks. I highly recommend it!


Areej Jarray
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This cheese ball is the perfect appetizer for any party. It's easy to make and always a hit with guests. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Ranja102
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I made this cheese ball for my family and friends over the holidays and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


balqiis hajji
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This cheese ball is so delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and walnuts. It's the perfect appetizer for any party.


Kushal Tamang
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I've made this cheese ball several times now and it's always a hit. It's so creamy and flavorful. I love serving it with crackers and fruit.


Kamrol Huda
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This is my go-to cheese ball recipe. It's always a hit at parties and it's so easy to make. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the fridge until I'm ready to serve it.


Da Pathaan
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I was looking for a new cheese ball recipe to try and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I made it! It was so easy to make and it turned out so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


jaz criollos
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This cheese ball was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's the perfect appetizer for any party.


George Msigwa
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I made this cheese ball for my family over the holidays and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and it was gone in no time. I will definitely be making this again.


Olobo jessy
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I've been making this cheese ball for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect appetizer for any occasion, and it's always a hit at potlucks.


Tucker Unruh
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This cheese ball was a hit at my holiday party! It was easy to make and everyone loved the creamy, tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this again next year.