Thanksgiving Cheese Ball

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Similar to other cheese ball recipes, yet different! Our family has this every year as a prelude to Thanksgiving dinner, along with a relish tray, to use up those last few minutes while the turkey's browning. Double it and freeze one for New Year's! Serve with an array of crackers.

Submitted by SARCLA
Published on March 21, 2018
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 8 ounces cream cheese

  • 4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese

  • 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese

  • 2 tablespoons grated onion

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can green olives

  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. In a food processor, mix the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, blue cheese, onion, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Process until well blended. Add olives, and pulse into small chunks.

  2. Shape the mixture into a ball, and roll in the chopped pecans to coat. Wrap in plastic, and chill at least 4 hours in the refrigerator.

61 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

243 Calories
23g Fat
3g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 243
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 11g 56%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 462mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 174mg 13%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 107mg 2%

* 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.