Traditional Christmas Cheese Ball
The Traditional Christmas Cheese Ball is a festive, savory appetizer combining creamy cheese, smoked beef, green olives, and sweet onion, all wrapped in a crunchy walnut coating. This simple yet delicious dish is perfect for holiday gatherings, offering a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Easy to make, it’s sure to become a holiday favorite!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 ½ (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 small Vidalia or other sweet onion, minced
- 1 (2.5 ounce) package thinly sliced smoked beef, chopped
- 1 (2.25 ounce) can pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped
- 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce (or to taste)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, minced onion, chopped smoked beef, chopped green olives, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until well blended.
- Shape the Cheese Ball: Form the mixture into a semi-ball shape.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the cheese ball until firm, at least 2 hours.
- Coat in Walnuts: Place waxed paper on a flat surface and sprinkle with chopped walnuts. Roll the chilled cheese ball in the walnuts until fully covered.
- Serve: Transfer the cheese ball to a serving plate, or rewrap in waxed paper and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Spicy Kick: Add a teaspoon of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper for some heat.
- Herbal Twist: Add fresh herbs like parsley or dill for extra flavor.
- Cheesy Addition: Mix in shredded sharp Cheddar or Monterey Jack for a different taste.
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