Three-in-One Cheese Ball
A cheese ball with three different flairs
When you need a snack for a crowd or for a party or special event, this cheese ball is sure to please your guests. You have choices on how to make this cheese ball, so you add variety to your menu.
You can make this into one large cheese ball or serve it in three smaller sections. Roll the ball in parsley, nuts, or pepper. I’ve also used bacon. Sometimes, as in the photo, I have not used any garnish.
Just mix all the ingredients together in a mixer, and it’s ready to go. It’s so simple and easy to do. Remember to follow the directions so you don’t add the toppings into the mixer with the other ingredients!
We usually think of cheese balls as something you serve over the holidays. They can be served at potlucks, picnics, school or summer celebrations, or just any event. This is something you can do a few days ahead, so it saves you time. It’s also something fun with flair that invites folks to enjoy the flavor of something nutritious.
You can also make this into a long log instead of a ball. Or, if you’re having a specific theme, it can be shaped into that theme. I’m thinking a star, flag, gingerbread man, Winnie the Pooh or a snowman.
The recipe
Three in One Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 Tbsp milk
- 4 cups shredded cheese at room temperature milk
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tbsp minced onion
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- TOPPINGS: coarsely ground pepper; 2 ounces crumbled bleu cheese' finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese, milk, onion and Worcestershire sauce until fluffy
- Divide mixture into thirds (1 cup each)
- Shape first ball and roll in pepper
- Add bleu cheese to the 2nd ball; roll in parsley
- Add garlic powder to the 3rd portion. Shape into ball and roll in nuts
- Cover and refrigerate
- Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving
- Serve with crackers
