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Caraway Cheese Ball

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"The caraway seeds add a nutty, rustic flavor that complements the sharp tang of the cheddar. My mother always made this for family Christmas parties, and it remains my all-time favorite recipe for cheese balls." — JLamb36

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Original recipe makes 12 servings Change Servings

3/4 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 teaspoon caraway seeds

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons caraway seeds, for rolling

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Directions

Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until fluffy and soft. Stir in the mustard, sherry, and 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds, mixing thoroughly. Beat in the Cheddar cheese and vegetable oil. Shape mixture into a ball and roll in the remaining 3 tablespoons of caraway seeds. Wrap coated ball in plastic and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours.

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PREP 10 mins
READY IN 4 hrs 10 mins

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Nov 09, 2009

OMG, I looove this this cheese ball!!! I make cheese balls all the time for parties because they are easy and who doesn't like cheese! :) This is by far the best cheese ball recipe I have found. If your not familliar with caraway seeds, they are very flavorful and are similar to the flavor of rye bread. I used extra virgin olive oil & some cabernet I had instead of the sherry. I also added an extra TSP of caraway seeds inside of the ball and rolled it as I always do in a mixture of walnuts and fresh chopped parsley. I made mine for a halloween party so I also added a few drops of red dye which gave it a fancy port-wine look. This cheese ball got devoured at my party and received many compliments. Delicious! Thank you!!! :) ;)

—Ashelena

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Dec 28, 2010

This was very well-received. I halved the recipe but used 8 oz. cream cheese and 10 oz. sharp cheddar that I grated myself, and I omitted the oil. I also rolled it in a combo of caraway and walnuts, because I ran out of caraway seeds, but I wish I'd had enough of them because the way it looks in the picture above is so unique. I would definitely make this tasty cheeseball again, or I would run with the idea of adding caraway seeds to my usual recipe. Thank you!

—JARRIE

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10 Ratings

Dec 21, 2010

I made several different cheese balls for a large holiday party and this one went FAST! Yesterday, I made this again and didn't have Dijon, so I used horseradish..very tasty. I also used a mix of caraway and parsley to roll it in, just for color. Thanks for sharing!

—farina

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Feb 03, 2010

This was an easy, unique, and delicious cheese ball. Very rustic in flavor; if you are ambivalent about caraway, though, this is not for you! The flavor is intense. I think next time I would use a very sweet ruby port instead of the sherry.

—The Tin Can Castle

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Aug 23, 2010

This was good. I put an extra teaspoon of caraway inside the cheese ball, but thougt rolling it in more caraway would be too intense so instead I rolled it in chopped nuts and parsley. Good flavor and very easy to put together.

—CHARMICHEAL

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Dec 21, 2009

This was my first attempt at making a cheese ball. (Always wondered how they were done.) I found this to be a very easy recipe and it turned out really well. The cheese ball received numerous compliments as well.

—HYGEIA

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Feb 11, 2011

Fantastic! Great recommendation. I'd never made a cheese ball before either, did put a bit of extra Caraway into it, and made it at Thanksgiving. Everyone ate so much they almost didn't eat any turkey!

—labrennan

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Dec 10, 2011

This was very popular with the guests that liked Caraway seeds. I did modify it a bit by putting only 2 tbsp of caraway and 1 tbsp of poppy seeds around the ball. But this is a very very good ball of cheese.

—Mike Knight

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Nutrition

Calories
233 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
2.7 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
55 mg
18%

Fat
20 g
31%

Fiber
0.7 g
3%

Protein
10.8 g
22%

Sodium
354 mg
14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Caraway Cheese Ball

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 233
Calories from Fat: 180

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 31 %
Saturated Fat 11.4g 57 %
Cholesterol 55mg 18 %
Sodium 354mg 14 %
** Potassium 80mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 2.7g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3 %
Protein 10.8g 22 %
Sugars 0.2g
Vitamin A 11 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 37 %
Iron 7 %
** Thiamin 2 %
** Niacin 17 %
** Vitamin B6 3 %
** Magnesium 6 %
** Folate 5 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.