Party Cheese Balls

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Shirley Hoerman, Nekoosa, Wisconsin

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Nov. 09, 2022

These tangy cheese balls are guaranteed to spread cheer at your next gathering. The ingredients create a colorful presentation and a savory combination of flavors. —Shirley Hoerman, Nekoosa, Wisconsin

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Party Cheese Balls

Contest Winner
Yield:2 cheese balls (1-3/4 cups each)
Prep:20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 jar (5 ounces) sharp American cheese spread
  • 1 jar (5 ounces) pimiento spread
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Dash garlic salt
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • Assorted crackers
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, beat the first 8 ingredients until blended. Cover and refrigerate until easily handled, about 45 minutes.
  2. Shape into 2 balls; roll in parsley and pecans. Cover and refrigerate. Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving with crackers.