Ultimate Cheese Ball Recipes

THE ULTIMATE BACON RANCH CHEESE BALL

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The ultimate cheese ball recipe made with creamy ranch flavored cream cheese, and plenty of bacon, cheese, and other tasty add-ins.

Provided by The Chunky Chef

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

16 oz cream cheese (, room temperature)
3 Tbsp sour cream ((optional but recommended))
1 oz package ranch seasoning
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried minced onion
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese (, finely grated (divided))
1/2 cup pepper jack cheese (, finely grated (divided))
8 slices bacon (, cooked and crumbled (divided))
1/3 cup chopped green onions ((divided))
2/3 cup chopped pecans
1 tsp poppy seeds

Steps:

To a large mixing bowl, add cream cheese, sour cream (if using), ranch seasoning, garlic powder, minced onion, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined with a rubber spatula.
Add 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, all of the pepper jack cheese, half of the bacon, and half the green onions. Stir until mixed.
Lay out a large sheet of plastic wrap and drop cream cheese mixture onto it. Cover tightly on all sides, and shape into a ball shape. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight, until firm.
Add remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, remaining bacon and green onions to a small mixing bowl. Add in poppy seeds and refrigerate alongside the cheese ball.
Before rolling the cheese ball, add pecans and stir well.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spread out the outer coating in an even layer.
Remove plastic wrap and roll cheese ball in coating, making sure all sides are coated. You may have to pick up some of the coating and press it so it sticks.
Serve immediately, or cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Sodium 409 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE BEST CHEESEBALL

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For a slightly spicy cheeseball with lots of zing, try this easy recipe. If you don't care for cilantro, you can roll the ball in shredded Cheddar cheese or fresh chopped parsley.

Provided by Anita Moree

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

Time 15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup shredded pepperjack cheese
½ green bell pepper, minced
1 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

In a medium bowl combine the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, green bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, Worcestershire sauce and garlic salt. Mix together and form mixture into a ball. Roll ball in cilantro and serve with your favorite crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 301.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

ULTIMATE CHEESE PLATTER

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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

Fresh fig, lemon, or Galax leaves (see Cook's Note)
1 large bunch seedless green grapes
1 (12-ounce) wedge truffled pecorino
1 (1-pound) wedge Stilton blue cheese
1 (12-ounce) piece Brie
1 (8-ounce) piece herbed goat cheese, such as Fleur Verte
Fresh strawberries
Dried apricots
Fig jam
Crackers
1 dried fig ball, halved (optional)

Steps:

Arrange the fig leaves in a single layer on a 16- to 18-inch diameter round board or platter.
Place the grapes in the center of the board. Arrange the cheeses on the board around the grapes, cut sides facing out.
Nestle the strawberries between two of the cheeses to create a block of color. Nestle the apricots between two of the cheeses, also creating a block of color. Transfer the fig jam to a bowl and place it on the board. Arrange the crackers on the board around the cheeses. If using, place the fig ball on the board, cut sides up.