Old School Cheese Ball

Submitted by januarybride

"Gotta love this recipe. . .totally from a past generation, but not forgotten. I make this frequently and got the recipe from a co-worker named Karen about 8 years ago. Simple, yet a crowd-pleaser; the kids will even eat it! I have frozen this cheese ball with great results, so feel free to make 1 for now and 1 for later - just don't roll it in nuts until it has been thawed out."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 15

ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese (not low fat or non-fat because it needs to be thick)
• 1 (5 ounce) jar Kraft Old English cheese spread (sometimes I add an extra jar of this and make it into 2 balls)
• 1 (5 ounce) jar Kraft roka blue spread
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or more to taste)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup chopped pecans

directions

1. Let all three cheeses get to room temperature.
2. With a blender, mix together all ingredients EXCEPT the nuts.
3. Shape into 1 or 2 balls (I always do 2 so that there are more nuts to go around).
4. Roll each cheese ball in nuts, place on a piece of waxed paper and put in the fridge to set up.
5. Serve with buttery crackers on the side.

Reviews

[Jana W.]

This is the cheeseball that my sweet Mama made when I was growing up (except she used the jarred Neufchatel cheese) and I loved it. I've been looking for this recipe for years. Thank you, thank you!

 

[Robert S.]

My Mom made this recipe every year for the holiday snack bar and it reminds me of Christmas and New Year's Eve! Love it with Ritz Crackers!

 

[Dustin R.]

My grandma made this every holiday season. I make it now for my kids and family. TIP: Finely chop some green onions and cut up some corned beef and it takes it to another level.