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Cheese Ball I

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"This is the best cheese ball I've ever had! It's full of delicious spices. You can serve it either inside a loaf of black Russian rye bread (with the center cut out), or you can roll the cheese ball in nuts of your choice." — Elisa Adams

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Original recipe makes 10 servings Change Servings

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried chives
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

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Directions

In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, chives and garlic powder. Mix well. Shape the mixture into a ball and refrigerate it until ready to serve.

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PREP 5 mins
READY IN 2 hrs 5 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Nov 01, 2005

This was a good recipe. I didn't have parmesan cheese so I used mozarella and cheddar. I also rolled the cheese ball into crushed almonds and it was really good. I pretty much polished off the leftovers this morning right out of the fridge! (Warning: do not keep cheese ball and yourself unattended in the same room, as this may lead to overeating, feelings of guilt, and spending an extra day at the gym!)

—Ali

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 05, 2011

I can't believe that people actually like this recipe. I usually make mine with just the cream cheese, onion, worsh. sauce and some chopped dried beef, but I thought I'd try something different. The addition of herbs sounded good, but it's not enough. I used fresh chives from my garden, about 1/8 cup, but it didn't give it much flavor so I added a slice of diced onion to it too. 1/2 tsp worsh. sauce? I put in a full tsp and still added more after that. I took it that way and got complaints from the family asking why I didn't put any beef in it. This is a very bland cheese ball.

—Olivers Grammy

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77 Ratings

Mar 11, 2003

I made this cheese ball for a bachelorette party. Everyone loved it. I got creative with the shape :-)

—MRS. FOX

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Mar 11, 2003

I've made this recipe a few times, and each time I've gotten rave reviews! Everyone thought it tasted wonderful, and I've been asked to make it for all future parties.

—Jennifer F

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Jan 17, 2005

This was pretty good, my guests seemed to like it. The only thing that I did differently was to refrigerate the mixture for about an hour before forming a ball. It seemed to work pretty well. I rolled it in walnuts. I had to change my rating to 5 stars after bringing the leftovers to work - it really went over well!

—WeirdAuntMartha

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Jan 30, 2008

Yummy! Shaped it into a snowman during the holidays (didn't roll in nuts) made a hat out cucumber used other vegies for nose, eyes, smile and buttons. Very good flavor. Made 3 times over the holidays!

—QUADCHICK

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Mar 11, 2003

we catered a party for 50 people and served this product. all comments were very high. i changed from dry chive to fresh and used parmigian reggiano. thank you elisa good recipe

—BILLSR

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Oct 13, 2004

I've made this every New Year's Eve for 3 years, and never rated it until now. This is awesome! Love the flavor. I usually divide it into 2 small balls and roll one in chopped nuts. I also add some shredded cheddar. I like to use light cream cheese and mayo so it's not so fatty.

—What a Dish!

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Nutrition

Calories
218 kcal
11%

Carbohydrates
1.8 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
56 mg
19%

Fat
21.4 g
33%

Fiber
0 g
< 1%

Protein
5.4 g
11%

Sodium
243 mg
10%

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

Nutritional Information

Cheese Ball I

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 218
Calories from Fat: 193

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.4g 33 %
Saturated Fat 11.4g 57 %
Cholesterol 56mg 19 %
Sodium 243mg 10 %
Potassium 65mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 1.8g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0g < 1 %
Protein 5.4g 11 %
** Sugars 0.3g
Vitamin A 13 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 12 %
Iron 6 %
** Thiamin 1 %
Niacin 7 %
Vitamin B6 4 %
Magnesium 2 %
Folate 4 %

* 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.