Cheese Balls Three Ways Recipe

Name: Cheese Balls Three Ways
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 5 dashes Tabasco sauce; 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper; 8 ounces orange sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded; 2 tablespoons chutney (I used bottled mango chutney from grocery store); 3/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped; 6 ounces Roquefort cheese; 1 shallot, minced; 2 teaspoons brandy (optional); 1 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped; 8 ounces goat cheese; 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions; 1/3 cup fresh curly-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 1 English cucumber, cut into 1/8-inch thick slices; vegetable chips (such as Terra Chips Sweets & Beets); water crackers

Servings: persons

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
5 dashes Tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
8 ounces orange sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
2 tablespoons chutney (I used bottled mango chutney from grocery store)
3/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
6 ounces Roquefort cheese
1 shallot, minced
2 teaspoons brandy (optional)
1 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
8 ounces goat cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
1/3 cup fresh curly-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 English cucumber, cut into 1/8-inch thick slices
vegetable chips (such as Terra Chips Sweets & Beets)
water crackers

1
Put butter, cream cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper into bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until combined. Divide equally among 3 medium bowls.
2
Stir cheddar cheese and chutney with base mixture in the first bowl. Form into a ball and refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to one month. After thoroughly chilled, smooth into perfectly round ball with hands and roll in cranberries to coat before serving. Serve with crackers.
3
Stir blue cheese and shallot with base mixture in second bowl; add brandy. Form into ball and chill as above. Roll in walnuts to coat before serving. Serve with chips.
4
Stir goat cheese and scallions with base mixture in remaining bowl. Form into a ball and chill as above. Roll inparsley to coat before serving. Serve with cucumber slices.

1292

kcal

Calories

119

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and more.

Yes, Cheese Balls Three Ways falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cheese Balls Three Ways

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