Trio of Cheese Balls for the Holidays
Having a holiday party? Try my trio of cheese balls including the Classic Cheddar Cheese Ball, a Jalapeno Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball, and a sweet Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheese Ball.
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Servings: 3 cheese balls
Ingredients
For the Classic Cheddar Cheese Ball:
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1 c. sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 c. Keebler Townhouse Crackers crushed
For the Jalapeno Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball:
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1 c. sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 Tablespoons jalapenos minced
- 3 strips bacon crumbled
- 1 packet Ranch seasoning mix
- 1 c. Keebler Townhouse Crackers crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheese Ball:
- 1 8 oz. package cream cheese,
- 1 stick 8 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
- 1/4 c. Dannon Oikios Strawberry Yogurt Drink
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 c. Oreos crushed
Instructions
- To make the cheddar cheese ball combine all ingredients from the cream cheese through the black pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and roll in the crushed crackers. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- To make the Jalapeno Bacon Ranch cheddar cheese ball combine all ingredients from the cream cheese through the bacon. Add all but 1/2 teaspoon of the Ranch seasoning. Mix well to combine.
- Shape the mixture into a ball.
- In a small bowl combine the remaining Ranch seasoning, the crushed crackers, and the cayenne pepper. Roll the cheese ball in the cracker mixture.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- To make the sweet cheese bowl combine the cream cheese, butter, and yogurt drink in a food processor and process until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar, a quarter cup at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Mix in the cinnamon.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and roll in the crushed Oreos.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
A Hezzi-D Original recipe
**Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 3 days before serving**