If you were able to snag some of the free and cheap Kraft items over the last few weeks you are probably trying to figure out what to do with it all, right? That was definitely my problem over this weekend when I remembered a yummy and super easy recipe of my mom's for cheese balls.
You can make this recipe way in advance and freeze for several months. Cheese balls make a great appetizer for your holiday parties or for surprise dinner guests!
(1) 8oz package cream cheese (tub or brick)
(1) 8oz package shredded cheese (sharp works best, but other yellow cheese mixes will work too)
2 tsp black pepper (it seems like a lot, however any less and you have a bland cheese ball)
2 tsp worcheshire sauce
2 tsp parsley flakes
(1) 4oz package chopped nuts (I prefer almonds or pecans, but whatever is on sale!)
(2) small pieces of aluminum foil
Let your cream cheese soften before mixing and use an electric mixer to beat all the ingredients, except the nuts, together.
This is the best part: this recipe makes TWO cheese balls!
Divide the mixture into halves.
Take one half and shape it into a ball using your hands, then roll or press the chopped nuts all around the outside of the ball.
Set aside on a piece of foil.
Repeat with the remaining cheese mixture.
Wrap your cheese balls in the foil and place in the freezer.
When you are ready to serve your cheese ball, take it out of the freezer at least an hour before serving or let thaw all day in the fridge. Add crackers. That's it!
This recipe is so tasty even my 4 year nephew was licking his lips when I made mine this morning!
I think I'm going to make some festive cheese and cracker plates for my neighbors this year for the holidays instead of the sugar overload we normally give them!
I hope you enjoy this recipe too this holiday!
