Smoky Cheese Ball
Smoked cheddar and steak sauce add a depth to this nut-covered cheese ball. Smoked gouda is a great substitute in this easy party appetizer.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
Makes 3-1/2 cups spread
Ingredients
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2 8-ounce packages cream cheese
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2 cups finely shredded smoked cheddar, Swiss, or Gouda cheese
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1/2 cup butter or margarine
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2 tablespoons milk
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2 teaspoons steak sauce
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1 cup finely chopped nuts, toasted
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Assorted crackers
Directions
1.
Let cream cheese, shredded cheese, and butter stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add milk and steak sauce; beat until fluffy. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.
2.
Shape mixture into a ball; roll in nuts. Let stand for 15 minutes. Serve with crackers.
3.
Makes 3-1/2 cups spread
4.
Make-ahead directions: Prepare as above, except do not roll in nuts. Wrap cheese ball in moisture- and vapor-proof plastic wrap. Freeze for up to 1 month. To serve, thaw the cheese ball in refrigerator overnight. Roll in nuts. Let stand for 30 minutes at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition information
Calories 73, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 4%, Iron 1%. Exchanges: Fat 1.5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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