Country Ham Cheese Ball

Submitted by Jess_FinsUp

"This is very similiar to one offered by one of the local grocery stores here. Except they charge you almost $10.00 for it. Our family always makes an assortment of "finger foods" for our get-togethers. This is a good choice for grazing at a party! Please note that the prep/cook time does not include refrigeration time."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 Cheeseball
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 cup diced cooked country ham
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1 (8 ounce) package slivered almonds (optional)

directions

1. Combine all ingredients, except almonds, in a large bowl.
2. Form into a large ball, or two smaller balls, if you prefer.
3. Pour the almonds into a pie plate, or onto a dinner plate.
4. Roll the ball(s) in the almonds to coat.
5. Place into a bowl or on a plate and refrigerate until firm.

Reviews

[alligirl]

I'm a country ham fiend, and really enjoyed this 'ham ball!' I think a friend of mine makes one very similar, but I've never asked for the recipe, and now, I don't have too! I think the secret is the liquid smoke...Thanks fro sharing, Jess_FinsUp!