Cheese Ball Recipes

EASY CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• mix cheddar cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, and ranch dressing mix.
• chill for 1 hour or until set.
• roll in chopped pecans.
• serve with Ritz crackers.

THE ULTIMATE BACON RANCH CHEESE BALL

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.

EASY CHEESE BALL RECIPE WITH CREAM CHEESE, BACON & GREEN ONION (LOW CARB, GLUTEN-FREE)

Steps:

• Whip the cream cheese and cheddar cheese together in a high power blender, food processor, or stand mixer with a paddle attachment.
• Form the cheese into a ball, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours, until firm.
• In a medium bowl, stir together the bacon bits, green onions, and pecans. Roll the cheese ball in the mixture.
• Wrap the ball tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

CHEESE BALL RECIPE

Steps:

• Add cream cheese, sour, garlic powder and onion powder and pepper to a medium mixing bowl. Mix with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
• Mix in cheese (with electric mixer). Cover bowl and chill 1 hour to help firm it up.
• Shape into a ball using a spatula then with greased hands.
• Place pecans in a medium bowl. Roll cheese ball through pecans to cover entirely.
• Serve with crackers, using a butter knife for spreading. Store in refrigerator.

CHEESE BALLS RECIPE, HOW TO MAKE CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• Boil potatoes with the skin on till fork tender and not mushy.
• Remove the skin and mash them well until smooth with a masher. There should be no lumps.
• Add garlic, herbs, coriander leaves, salt (very little), chili flakes, pepper and bread crumbs.
• Mix them well and form a ball. The mixture must bind together and should not be sticky or too dry.
• Divide the mixture to 8 to 10 equal sized balls. Cover and keep aside.
• Cut the cheese to ½ inch cubes. Mix together herbs, chili flakes, pepper and spice powder. Toss the cheese in this mix. Set aside.
• Take a potato ball and spread it evenly to a small patty in your palm. Place a cheese cube in the center. (Check step-by-step pictures)
• Gently bring the edges together to make a ball. Ensure the ball is sealed well without any cracks.
• Add 2 tbsps corn flour to another wide plate. Spread it.
• Roll the finished ball in corn flour. The same way make all the cheese balls.
• If you do not prefer to coat them in bread crumbs, you can pan fry these straight away.
• Transfer ½ cup bread crumbs to a separate plate. Set this aside.
• Make slurry: Add 2 tbsps corn flour to another bowl and mix with 3 to 4 tbsps water. Make a thin mixture. Alternately you can also use a beaten egg.
• Gently drop each ball in the corn flour mixture or egg and make it moist.
• Immediately roll it in bread crumbs. Set this aside in a plate. Finish making all the balls.
• Double bread the cheese balls - Repeat the same steps of dipping in flour mixture and then coating the bread crumbs again.
• Set aside in a plate. Rest them for 10 mins.
• To a wide deep pan pour oil just enough to half immerse the cheese balls. Heat the oil on a medium flame.
• Drop a small piece of the potato mixture to check if the oil is hot enough. It has to come up immediately without browning. This is the right temperature.
• Regulate the flame to medium. Gently slide the balls one by one & do not disturb them for 1 to 2 mins.
• Gently stir them and fry until golden and crisp.
• Serve potato cheese balls hot with any dip or sauce.
• To bake - Preheat the oven at 200 C ( or 390 F). Grease a wired rack and place it on a tray.
• Place the cheese balls over the rack and bake them for 15 mins. Adjust the timings as needed.
• You can pan fry them in 2 batches using 2 to 3 tbsps oil per batch.
• Some amount of bread crumbs will come off the balls and it is just okay. They will still be good.

EASY CHEESE BALL II

Steps:

• In a medium size bowl, mash cream cheese. Mix dressing mix and Cheddar cheese into the cream cheese. Shape the mixture into a ball. Roll the ball in the chopped nuts. Refrigerate covered until ready to serve. Yum!

CHEESE BALL I

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and dressing mix. Form into one large ball or two smaller balls. Roll in chopped pecans to coat surface. Decorate the top with pecan halves. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

CLASSIC CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheese, onion, and spices.
• Mix to combine.
• Place the mixture on some plastic wrap.
• Bring the sides up and twist to form into a ball.
• Chill for 30 minutes or up to 3 days.
• When ready to serve, remove plastic and roll in coating.
• Place on a serving tray and add crackers!

CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except pecans with an electric mixer until smooth.
• Place mixture on plastic wrap, cover and form into ball. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
• Put pecans on a plate. Remove from plastic wrap and roll in pecans until well-coated.
• Place on a platter with crackers and serve. Enjoy!