Don’t want to go to a Holiday party without a great appetizer? This Cheddar Cheese Ball will make everyone happy! It takes just minutes to put together and a few hours to chill. Grab a couple boxes of crackers or make yourself some pepperoni chips (for low-carb) to serve with it.
The original idea for this came from an old set of books I have called “The Tightwad Gazette.” It’s a series of three books compiled from six years of The Tightwad Gazette newsletters. I feel like they were blog posts before blogs became a thing and I think if Amy Dacyczyn (Here’s a great video to introduce you to her and her philosophy on saving money and being frugal.) would have started 20 years later, she would’ve been a very famous blogger. You can buy her book as a compilation edition now right here.
Anyway, Amy would include some of her favorite homemade recipes in her newsletters so as a young mom, this is one of the ways I first learned how to cook. This cheese ball has been enjoyed by our family since the early 1990’s. I’ve changed it a bit but not too much.
Homemade Cheddar Cheese Ball
Quick, simple recipe for a homemade, holiday-worthy, cheese ball.
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients
2 oz cream cheese
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 Tbls mayo
2 tsp minced onion
2 tsp pimentos or roasted red pepper, minced
½ tsp garlic salt
¼ cup green pepper, chopped
¾ cup walnuts, soaked, dried and chopped finely
Instructions
Combine the first 7 ingredients in a food processor or mixer.
Blend well.
Remove from food processor and form into a ball.
Roll in walnuts and chill for at least 6 hours.
Serve with veggies for a low-carb snack or with gluten-free crackers.
Makes approximately 18 oz. cheese ball.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer