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The Best Cheeseball

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"For a slightly spicy cheeseball with lots of zing, try this easy recipe. If you don't like cilantro, you can roll the ball in shredded Cheddar cheese or fresh chopped parsley." — Anita Moree

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Original recipe makes 10 servings Change Servings

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
1/2 green bell pepper, minced

1 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

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Directions

In a medium bowl combine the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, green bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, Worcestershire sauce and garlic salt. Mix together and form mixture into a ball. Roll ball in cilantro and serve with your favorite crackers.

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PREP 15 mins
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This is the first cheeseball I have made, and it has received rave reviews. It makes a very large portion, so I now make two cheeseballs and freeze one. (You could also halve the recipe). I have found that the half portion is sufficient for any party. I modified the recipe a bit, using 1 cup Mexican blend cheese and skipping the pepper jack (didn't have it on hand). I also skipped the jalapenos, but added bacon and green onions. I doubled the Worcestershire sauce and rolled the cheeseball in the shredded cheese as the author suggested. The green peppers add great color and crunch. I highly recommend this recipe, it's easy and different. Thanks Anita!

—mom2zz

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 25, 2004

I did not care for this cheeseball very much. It was quite bland. I like a little spicer cheeseball.

—Sally

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73 Ratings

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Dec 21, 2003

I used this recipe for a Bachlorette party. Instead of making it into a ball, I formed it into another shape. Everyone loved it & the bride to be couldn't stop laughing. It tasted great too!

—DENISEROB

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Jan 25, 2004

I've now been requested to bring this cheeseball to two parties since I first served it. It's got just enough "kick" but doesn't make you run for a drink and it is easy to spread. I also left out the jalepenos and replaced them with green onion. I was out of worchester sauce so used extra virgin olive oil and it gave it a nice flavor as well.

—EFFIE TSENGAS

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Jan 25, 2004

We loved this cheeseball! It was soft and easy to eat. I rolled it in finely chopped pecans for a great flavor. Jalepeno peppers were not on hand so I used half a green pepper and doubled the pepperjack cheese. It was great and no one bit into a chunk of jalepeno! I garnished with whole pecans and parsley for a very pretty look. Try this you'll like it!

—JENRL

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Sep 03, 2007

I loved it and my company loved it! Just a couple of things I did differently.. I added onion and a couple of drops of hot sauce. Very, very good!

—Susan

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Jan 17, 2007

I've made other cheese balls, but they all seemed so ordinary. However, I've added this to my party/potluck repertoire. Everyone at my husband's work was emailing me to get the recipe when I sent it with him for his Christmas party! Like others said, it's got enough of a kick to make it stand out yet not too hot to keep most people away. I doubled the recipe and took another one home to my parents' house, and it's now my dad's favorite. You can't go wrong with THIS cheeseball!

—Sarah G.

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Mar 10, 2003

I left out the green bell peppers and substituted green onions. It turned out GREAT!!!!

—CHRISTY MELIKIDSE

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Nutrition

Calories
206 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
1.9 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
62 mg
21%

Fat
19.5 g
30%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
6.3 g
13%

Sodium
302 mg
12%

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

Nutritional Information

The Best Cheeseball

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 206
Calories from Fat: 176

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.5g 30 %
Saturated Fat 12.2g 61 %
Cholesterol 62mg 21 %
Sodium 302mg 12 %
** Potassium 80mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 1.9g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
Protein 6.3g 13 %
** Sugars 0.4g
Vitamin A 15 %
Vitamin C 9 %
Calcium 15 %
Iron 7 %
** Thiamin 2 %
** Niacin 8 %
** Vitamin B6 4 %
** Magnesium 2 %
** 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.