Killer Cheese Balls From Outer Space! Recipe

Name: Killer Cheese Balls From Outer Space!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: BASIC RECIPE; 2 (8 ounce) bricks Philadelphia Cream Cheese; 1/2 cup chunky bleu cheese salad dressing; 1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (Lea & Perrin's brand only); 2 teaspoons onion salt; 1 clove mashed fresh garlic (or more for garlic lovers); 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce; OPTIONAL; 1 tablespoon crumbled crisp cooked bacon; OPTIONAL FRESH HERB (CHOOSE ONE); 2 tablespoons finely snipped fresh chives; 2 tablespoons finely snipped fresh dill; 2 teaspoons minced fresh sage; 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary; GARNISH; 2/3 cup chopped walnuts; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (or dried) or 2 tablespoons parsley (or dried); OPTIONAL HOLIDAY GARNISH; 2 -3 maraschino cherries, halves (per each ball for mock holly berries); 2 -3 snipped large bay leaves (per each ball, cut into holly leaf shape)

Servings: persons

BASIC RECIPE
2 (8 ounce) bricks Philadelphia Cream Cheese
1/2 cup chunky bleu cheese salad dressing
1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (Lea & Perrin's brand only)
2 teaspoons onion salt
1 clove mashed fresh garlic (or more for garlic lovers)
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
OPTIONAL
1 tablespoon crumbled crisp cooked bacon
OPTIONAL FRESH HERB (CHOOSE ONE)
2 tablespoons finely snipped fresh chives
2 tablespoons finely snipped fresh dill
2 teaspoons minced fresh sage
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
GARNISH
2/3 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (or dried) or 2 tablespoons parsley (or dried)
OPTIONAL HOLIDAY GARNISH
2 -3 maraschino cherries, halves (per each ball for mock holly berries)
2 -3 snipped large bay leaves (per each ball, cut into holly leaf shape)

1
WHIP all of the BASIC RECIPE ingredients in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. NOTE: You may also add the OPTIONAL and/or OPTIONAL FRESH HERB ingredients now: 1 tablespoon crumbled crisp cooked bacon (cook bacon wrapped in 2 sheets paper towels on a microwaveable plate for 6-10 minutes on 100% power and crumble when cooled), 2 tablespoons thinly snipped fresh chives (or) 2 tablespoons finely snipped fresh dill (or) 2 teaspoons minced fresh sage (or) 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme (or) 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary).
2
DIVIDE cheese mixture in half; DUMP each cheese portion individually onto a sheet waxed paper; WRAP cheese balls completely using the waxed paper, twisting the tops to seal.
3
FORM cheese mixture in waxed paper into ball shapes.
4
PLACE into freezer until firm yet not frozen.
5
ADD 2/3-3/4 cup chopped walnuts and 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives or parsley (or dried) into a medium bowl; COMBINE well.
6
REMOVE cheese balls from freezer when firm and unwrap.
7
SMOOTH cheese balls with clean dry hands until round and even.
8
ROLL cheese balls lightly in nut and herb mixture until evenly covered (you may freeze cheese balls in freezer bags and thaw before serving).
9
GARNISH cheese balls if desired for the holidays with a holly garnish (see photo) or prepare OPTIONAL HOLIDAY GARNISH: PLACE 2-3 maraschino cherry halves (each) closely on top of cheeseball; CUT 2-3 large bay leaves (each) into holly leave shapes and attach around cherries (you may tint bay leaf tops first with green food coloring using a small paintbrush, for a more dramatic color presentation).
10
SERVE when tempered on or with crackers (I prefer the Triscuit Rosemary & Olive Oil variety); ENJOY!

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* 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

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: BASIC RECIPE, 2 (8 ounce) bricks Philadelphia Cream Cheese, 1/2 cup chunky bleu cheese salad dressing, 1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (Lea & Perrin's brand only), and more.

Yes, Killer Cheese Balls From Outer Space! 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Killer Cheese Balls From Outer Space!

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