There is nothing "cheesy" about this non-traditional version of the traditional appetizer or snack except the abundance of cheese and other goodness inside. Serve with crackers of your choice (preferably those which are a bit more sturdy). Great with a glass of vino, a stein of brew or your favorite beverage. Simply delicious.
Cheese Ball
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| Totally tasty yummy deliciousness |
Ingredients:
Cheese Ball
- 1 pkg of Neufchatel cheese
- 3/4 pkg shredded medium or sharp cheddar cheese (about 1 1/2 c or so)
- 1/4 diced medium sweet onion (approx. 1/4 c)
- 1/4 c grated Parmesan or Parmesan/Romano cheese
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes or a dash of Tabasco Sauce (if desired)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce (if desired)
Topping
- 1/2 small single serving pkg of cheddar cheese Sunchips, crushed
- 1/4 c dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 c finely chopped pecans
I prefer Neufchatel to Cream Cheese because of the lower calorie count and the fact that it's softer and easier to work with, requiring no softening.
- Mix all cheeses and onion (and pepper flakes and Worcestershire sauce, if desired), first with a wooden spoon to smush it together and then with your hands (yes, it will be messy).
- Quickly shape into 2 smooth round balls of roughly the same size. Let sit while preparing the topping.
- In a pie plate (or dish with sides), mix topping ingredients together.
- Roll the cheese balls in the topping to cover completely.
- Wrap in cling wrap or place in a Ziploc bag and store in the fridge until serving time. If possible, let flavors blend by not serving for at least 4 hours or overnight. Keeps well for up to a week, if refrigerated in Ziploc bag.
SO much tastier than the supermarket variety, and just think - you made it all by yourself!
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