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Southern Made Cheese Ball

“This delicious cheese ball was developed and modified by me, and every time I serve it I am forced to share the recipe with everyone who tastes it. I roll mine in diced green onion, pecans (or other nuts) or bacon bits before serving. Try experimenting with different types of meats and cheeses. It's a great appetizer for any party. This one will be gone first. Enjoy!!”

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Reviewed: Nov. 13, 2009

LOVE this!! Absolutely the best cheese ball I've ever made!! Thanks!

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Angel

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Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2009

This is one of my favorite cheese balls. I know it sounds strange but it is sooo good! Glad to have found it.

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Crystal

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Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2009

Hey, mom, haha its me, jessie. I thaught id review it real quick, seein as how i eat it every holiday. The only thing i have to say is MAKE MORE! and definately make me an extra ball to take home! lol love it like it is, never change it. oh and for the ones who havent discovered, chicken in a biscuit and cheese nips are the best to eat the cheese ball with. love ya!

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Jessie

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Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2008

I made this for a New Year's Eve party. It was a hit! :-)

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jianji

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Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2007

This was just a bit potent for my family's taste so I used half again as much cream cheese and then they loved it.

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Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2007

This turned out pretty good. I didn't do anything different from the recipe. Everyone said they liked it, but there was a TON leftover. If I made this again, I would definitely cut the recipe in half. But I liked the spices in the cheeseball, it made it different from others that I've made.

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Kim B.

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Reviewed: May 21, 2007

I have been making this for a couple of years now, and it's wonderful!!! No changes needed!

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MamaJess

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Living In: Washington, Indiana, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 13, 2007

OK, the first time I made this I didn't think about the chopped nuts being salted - don't let this happen! The second time I made it (with chopped (almost powdered) UNSALTED hazelnuts and green onion tops, it was a hit! Fantastic tasting and looking. People were amazed that it was homemade. Try it, you'll like it (if you like cheese, that is).

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MISSANYA

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Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2007

Great! I loved the ham in it and the spices were so yummy! Thanks!

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selena

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Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Living In: Bark River, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2006

Considering that this is the FOURTH year in a row that my co-workers beg me to make this for the company Christmas party, I thought it was high time that I gave kudos to this recipe. I make the 'base' recipe and change the type of cheese and the ingredient that it's rolled in, and I can get 3 different flavored cheese logs/balls. Add some summer sausage and crackers, and it makes a beautiful presentation. I make them the night before, so I cut the amount of spices in half. If I don't, the spices become way too overpowering by the next day.

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JENA910

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Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2006

Made this for an office party and it was a big hit. Rolled in Hormel bacon bits and crushed pecans as suggested. Great Great Party Food !

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Donna

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Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2005

Amazing! I made this for a dinner party, and my friends gobbled it up, and asked for more! A definite keeper =)

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Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2005

Very tasty. I used bacon bits instead of ham and Mrs. Dash instead of Creole seasoning. The recipe made three baseball sized balls.

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SIOBANM

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Reviewed: Sep. 15, 2005

I was disappointed by this cheese ball. It made 2 large balls, and after serving it to a party of 30 I still had 1 1/2 balls left. While I thought it tasted okay, my boyfriend didn't like it at all. I won't make it again.

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ERIN

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Reviewed: Jul. 27, 2005

I made this for a party and had everyone raving. I was lucky to even get it to the party because my family wanted it for themselves!

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Jami C.

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Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2005

If your complaining that it's too salty, it's because of the creole seasoning that your using, try using one that has no salt, or simply use less. Creole seasonings have lots of salt, read the ingredients. You can also supstitute red pepper for the seasoning, it doesn't contain salt. Hope this helps. My kids and friends LOVE this recipe. Please don't change a thing. We think it's just fine. Thanks for sharing it.

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Reviewed: Mar. 28, 2005

I thought this was ok but it was REALLy salty - I might need to mess with it a bit

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Reviewed: Feb. 6, 2005

Perfect! I made it with 2/3 of the recipe, and it was the right amount for 8 people to snack on with other snacks. More would have been nice though:) I was tentative with the spices at first, just added a portion of them, then realized that the full amounts were best. Instead of putting the cheddar inside, i rolled the ball in it to cover it. I had several guests asking for the recipe!

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kacie72

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Home Town: West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

Living In: Bloomington, Indiana, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2005

I made it in a hurry on Christmas morning, and forgot the Cheddar cheese, the ham, and the miracle whip-ugh!!! But was still very good. I am looking forward to trying it again, this time with all the ingredients.

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THEYARNSIX

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Home Town: Belleville, Michigan, USA

Living In: Byhalia, Mississippi, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2005

I only gave this 4 stars because I'm not sure about this one. I made it almost to a tee with the spices but hardly anyone ate it at a New Years Party. But I was late, everyone had already pretty much eaten the many other offerings. I only had 2 packages of cream cheese so I used about double the shredded cheddar and I also about doubled the ham. I minced up the ham in the food processor. I wish I had used better quality chili powder too. It tasted a lot like a kind of spicy deviled ham spread instead of a cheese ball but it was good. I might try this again and use the 3 packages of cream cheese. It makes a lot. I had 2 large balls. Freeze one for a later time.

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