Southern Cheese Ball Recipes

FAVORITE SOUTHERN PIMENTO CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Take your cream cheese out of the fridge to soften about 15-20 minutes before making your cheese ball.
• Put all of the ingredients for the cheese ball in a large bowl and mix with hand or stand mixer.
• When the ingredients are well mixed, turn out the cheese mixture onto a large piece of plastic wrap. Pull up the edges of the plastic wrap up and twist so that all of the cheese is inside and begins to form a ball. Use a combo of twisting the plastic wrap and your hands to form the cheese into a ball. When the ball becomes the shape you like, place it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving so that it becomes firm.
• Mix the chopped pecans, bacon pieces, chives and paprika in a bowl, using a fork. When mixed, spread them out in a solid layer on a piece wax paper. Remove chilled cheese ball from fridge. Unwrap the plastic wrap from the cheese ball and roll ball over the toppings mix. You might also have to pull toppings up onto the sides or top and press in a bit to get the covering you like.
• Serve with crackers, celery, crostini, more pecans, even fruit.

MAMA'S CHEESE BALL RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine cheese, onion, Worcestershire sauce, and stir/beat until well blended. Stir in 1 cup pecans and 1/2 cup parsley.
• Shape into 1 large ball or 2 smaller balls. Roll cheese ball in leftover cup of chopped or ground pecans. Wrap cheese ball in wax paper or plastic wrap, and then in foil. Refrigerate overnight. Serve with crackers or vegetables.

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.

SOUTHERN MADE CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix by hand cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, green onions, chili powder, Creole-style seasoning, Cheddar cheese, ham and creamy salad dressing. Form the mixture into one or more balls. Chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving.

SOUTHERN CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together, except for pecans, to make 2 softball size balls or one large ball.
• Roll balls in pecans to cover completely.
• Refrigerate until ready to eat.

FESTIVE PARTY CHEESE BALL WITH PECANS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Combine cream cheese and cheddar cheese and beat with an electric mixer.
• Add onion, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic. Mix well. Cover and chill thoroughly in refrigerator, until firm (this usually takes a few hours).
• Shape cheese into a ball and cover completely and tightly with a generous amount of plastic wrap.
• Cover once more with aluminum foil. Refrigerate ball for at least 24 hours (and up to three days) before serving.
• Remove from refrigerator 2 hours before serving. Take off plastic wrap and foil. Roll ball in finely chopped pecans until entire outer surface is completely covered with nuts.
• Place ball in center of a serving dish, and surround with assorted crackers and veggies.