The Cheese Ball Recipe (2024)

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The Cheese Ball

From marky90 15 years ago

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This is an old time favorite of mine. Not your average cheeseball! Always a favorite when visiting Mrs. Youngblood's house. Easy to make and delicious to eat! Using the unique flavors of Kraft Old English Cheese. Read more Enjoy, this is a winner! See less

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    • 1 5 Oz Jar Kraft Old English Cheese
    • 1 5 Oz Jar Kraft Roka Blue Cheese
    • 1 8 Oz package cream Cheese, softened
    • Pinch of garlic powder
    • Dash of Worcestershire Sauce
    • 1 TBS Milk
    • 1/2 Cup finely ground Pecans
    • Chopped green onions (optional) Added to mixture

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Ingredients

  • 1 5 Oz Jar Kraft Old English cheese shopping list
  • 1 5 Oz Jar Kraft Roka blue cheese shopping list
  • 1 8 Oz package cream cheese, softened shopping list
  • Pinch of garlic powder shopping list
  • Dash of worcestershire sauce shopping list
  • 1 TBS milk shopping list
  • 1/2 Cup finely ground pecans shopping list
  • Chopped green onions (optional) Added to mixture shopping list

How to make it

  • Combine all ingredients except the pecans and beat with hand mixer until smooth. You may need to add more milk to thin.
  • Shape in ball and roll in pecans.
  • Chill in refrigerator, until firm.
  • Enjoy with crackers or thin party bread.

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  • marky90 14 years ago

    I saw Kraft Roka at Kroger last week still!

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  • tubeocream 14 years ago

    this is my family's favorite cheese ball of all time, but Kraft Roka Blue cheese has been discontinued. Does anyone know of a substitiute?

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    " It was excellent "

    tuilelaith ate it and said...

    Hey check out my new group Cheese Balls. I know I am a micro organized human. But I can not help it. I love cheese balls and I want to find them all in one spot!!!

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    " It was excellent "

    silverqueen ate it and said...

    Wow this sounds so good love cheese balls yummy thanks for the recipe.

    Have a great day!!!!!!

    Queen

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    " It was excellent "

    lura ate it and said...

    Thanks Marky for the post. I love cheese and this sounds wonderful. Just looking at tht pic makes me want to break out the crackers. :)

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  • sas 15 years ago

    I have never seen these cheeses at all. Where do I look for them? The recipe sounds so good.

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    " It was excellent "

    itsjustjuwah ate it and said...

    Yummy!

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    " It was excellent "

    minitindel ate it and said...

    Oooooo yummmm i love cheese balls and other things hahaha

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    " It was excellent "

    theiris ate it and said...

    Oh, and great recipe too

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    " It was excellent "

    theiris ate it and said...

    OK... I know we're from the same era but I havn't seen those Kraft cheeses in years! Where'd you find um? Mare

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  • magali777 15 years ago

    yes, a classic, thanks

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    " It was excellent "

    lanacountry ate it and said...

    Groups added M.. :)

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    " It was excellent "

    lanacountry ate it and said...

    Thanks Marky and yummy yum!! 55555

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    " It was excellent "

    juels ate it and said...

    Looks very festive and sounds so cheesy-good!

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  • Looks very festive and sounds so cheesy-good!

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The Cheese Ball Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is cheese ball made of? ›

Cheese balls are traditionally made with two kinds of cheese – cream cheese (or another soft cheese like quark cheese, mascarpone or ricotta) and a grated semi-soft or semi-firm cheese like cheddar, colby cheese, monterey jack cheese, or muenster.

Why is my cheese ball so hard? ›

Why is my cheese ball so hard? You want your cheese ball to be firm enough to hold its shape, but soft enough to allow for easy spreading. To achieve this consistency, the key is making sure your cream cheese is softened before preparing.

Does Costco have cheeseballs? ›

Utz Cheese Balls, 35 oz | Costco.

How long can you keep a cheese ball in the refrigerator? ›

Storing in Fridge: If you start with fresh ingredients, you can store the cheese ball in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Cover any leftovers with plastic wrap and store in an airtight container. How to Freeze: I prefer a freshly made cheese ball, BUT you can freeze cheese balls.

What are the ingredients in current cheese balls? ›

Corn Grits, Rice Grits, Edible Vegetable Oil (Palmolein Oil), Cheddar Cheese Powder, Iodized Salt, Sugar, Maltodextrin (Ins 1400), Flavour Enhancer (Ins 621), Food Color (Ins 110) And Natural Cheese Flavour. Manufacturer Name: Yashoda Foods Pvt Ltd. Tilottama 15, Rupandehi, Nepal.

How to thicken cheese ball? ›

Your cheese ball is too runny: Once you have added all the extras, and it's all mixed in well, if the texture is more salad dressing-like than something you might spread on a bagel, you can tighten it up easily by adding unsalted butter, one tablespoon at a time, mixing before you add more.

What cheeses don't melt? ›

Ones to avoid are Parmesan and Pecorino (any hard, aged cheeses), goat and feta (any dry, crumbly cheeses) as they don't melt well. Cheeses that are made for melting in grilled cheese and quesadillas include Cheddar, American, Swiss and Cabot's creamy Monterey Jack.

How do you keep cheese balls fresh? ›

Serve the cheese ball immediately or store it in the fridge. Wrap the cheese ball in one layer of plastic wrap, then one layer of aluminum foil. The two layers keeps the cheese ball fresh and helps it keep its shape. Store in the fridge for up to four days.

Are cheese balls good? ›

This amazing food is crunchy on the outside and tender inside, winning hearts and tastes over here. But it's in the hearts of most Brazilians for quite a while, and for good reason. In this article, we'll visit the origins of the cheese ball, its history, and its original recipe.

Were cheese balls discontinued? ›

Recently, Planters announced that the formerly discontinued Cheez Balls are now a permanent addition to its product line-up. To celebrate, the company is giving away 350 canisters of Cheez Powder to customers tweeting about the foods they want to pair this new topping with.

How many cheeseballs are in a cheese ball bucket? ›

Data says that there's usually around 1,100 cheese balls per barrel, which means you're getting each individual cheese ball for less than a cent apiece.

What are the ingredients in Costco cheese balls? ›

Brown Jasmine Rice, Corn Flour, Cheddar Cheese Seasoning [Sugar, Non Dairy Creamer (Glucose Syrup, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sodium Caseinate, Acidity Regulator (340), Anticaking Agent (551)), Salt, Cheese Powder (Cheese Solids (Milk, Salt, Enzyme Rennet), Milk Solids, Salt, Anticaking Agent (339, 551)), Whey Protein ...

Can I refreeze a cheese ball? ›

The answer is yes. But pay attention to the way you thaw and, conversely, the way you freeze. Most foods previously frozen, thawed and then cooked can be refrozen as long as they have not been sitting at room temperature for more than two hours.

Can cheese last 3 weeks in fridge? ›

REFRIGERATOR: Approximate storage times are: (1) Hard cheeses (block): 6 months, unopened packages; 3 to 4 weeks after opening. Shredded hard cheeses: 1 month after opening. (2) Soft cheeses: 1 week; cream cheese, 2 weeks.

What are Cheetos cheese balls made of? ›

Corn, Canola Oil Whey Powder (Milk), Wheat Flour, Cheese Powder (Milk), Salt, Flavour Enhancer (621), Mineral Salt (Potassium Chloride), Maltodextrin, Flavours Natural Colours (Paprika Extract, Turmeric), Food Acid (Lactic Acid).

Is cheese ball good for health? ›

Cheese balls are healthy? Beyond delicious, the cheese balls have a good balance of nutrients, with high-quality carbs and fat, rich in proteins, minerals, and vitamins. So, we can certainly say it's a healthy and nutritious snack.

Why are cheese balls addicting? ›

A lot of highly processed foods have ingredients that hit your bloodstream quickly and spike your blood sugar. And the study reports there's a link between blood sugar spikes and the brain regions that are active in addiction.

What is the white cheese that is a ball? ›

Meaning “l*ttle bites,” bocconcini are egg-sized balls of mozzarella cheese. The cheese is white, rindless, unripened, and elastic in texture with a sweet, buttery taste. Bocconcini can be enjoyed as they are or melted.

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