Braunschweiger Snowball

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Pat Gulley

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 09, 2022

Even folks who normally don't care for braunschweiger can't seem to resist this creamy spread. Topped with red and green peppers, it's a natural for holiday entertaining. Sometimes I like to form a wreath of fresh parsley around it. —Pat Gulley, Harrisburg, Illinois

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Braunschweiger Snowball

Yield:1 ball (5 cups)
Prep:20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 pound braunschweiger
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish, optional
  • topping:
    • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
    • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper and/or green pepper
    • Assorted crackers
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; beat until blended. Place on a large sheet of plastic wrap; using plastic wrap, shape mixture into a large ball. Transfer to a serving plate; refrigerate.
  2. For topping, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Remove plastic from braunschweiger ball; spread with topping. Sprinkle with chopped pepper. Serve with crackers.