Party Cheese Balls

Total Time
Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Updated on Nov. 09, 2022

These tangy cheese balls are guaranteed to spread cheer at your next gathering. The ingredients create a colorful presentation and a savory combination of flavors. —Shirley Hoerman, Nekoosa, Wisconsin

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Party Cheese Balls

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Yield: 2 cheese balls (1-3/4 cups each)
Prep: 20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 jar (5 ounces) sharp American cheese spread
  • 1 jar (5 ounces) pimiento spread
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Dash garlic salt
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • Assorted crackers

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, beat the first 8 ingredients until blended. Cover and refrigerate until easily handled, about 45 minutes.
  2. Shape into 2 balls; roll in parsley and pecans. Cover and refrigerate. Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving with crackers.
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