This tasty, festive cheese ball recipe will be the hit of the party. A winner that creates a party served with any wafer or cracker, it will even make a festive delight out of a simple soda cracker.
Caution: This cheese ball is not for the faint of heart. When serving this spiced up dish at your next festivity, make sure the drinks are handy!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. Sharp Cheddar shredded cheese
- 2 oz. crumbled Blue Cheese
- 2 Tbls. Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Tbls. onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 8-10 drops Tabasco sauce
- 1 c. walnuts, finely chopped
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- ½ tsp. paprika
Preparation:
- Combine Sharp Cheddar cheese, Blue cheese, onion, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and Tabasco sauce in a medium or large bowl. Mix well with an electric mixer on medium speed. Chill mixture in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Place chilled cheese mixture on a cutting board or other clean surface. Shape mixture into a ball.
- In a small bowl, combine walnuts, parsley, and paprika. Roll cheese ball in mixture until completely coated.
- Cover and chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Yield: 1 Cheese Ball
Spice it up!
For those who are really daring, and want to add a little more hot spiciness to this delectable delight, consider chopping up some jalapeno peppers into the cheese mixture, or adding a bit more Tabasco sauce. Remember to wear gloves though when shaping the mixture into a ball, as the jalapeno juice on your hands will burn!
Want to spice it up even more? Add some red pepper flakes to the walnut mixture.
Other suggestions:
- A hint of garlic can go a long way and add a certain zing to this already festive cheese ball!
- Try using pecans, almonds, or a mixture of nuts instead of walnuts
Serving suggestions
Why serve this festive party cheese ball with simple crackers? This spicy treat dresses up veggies and tortilla chips as well. Try spreading it on some pumpernickel bread for a combination that will dance together in your mouth!