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Aunt Sue's Smoky Cream Cheese Cheese Ball Recipe

A holiday tradition for generations! This easy, crowd-pleasing cheese ball recipe has been a family favorite since Aunt Sue borrowed it from her telephone company coworker. It's the perfect appetizer for Christmas, New Year's, Easter, or any festive gathering. This classic recipe uses simple ingredients for a quick and delicious result. For an elevated version, try substituting prosciutto for beef, adding chopped roasted red peppers and minced black olives, and using higher-quality cream cheese. Get ready to impress your guests with this simple yet elegant recipe!

Prep Time 35 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 585.7 kcal
Protein 39g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Aunt Sue's Smoky Cream Cheese Cheese Ball

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Accent seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 pound Buddig original beef, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts, divided
  • Ritz crackers
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pimiento
  • 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can chopped black olives, drained

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How to Make Aunt Sue's Smoky Cream Cheese Cheese Ball

  1. Allow the cream cheese to soften to room temperature (approximately 20 minutes).
  2. Finely chop the green onions and Buddig beef (or prosciutto).
  3. In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the softened cream cheese, chopped green onions, beef (or prosciutto), Worcestershire sauce, and Accent seasoning (if using).
  4. If using, gently fold in the roasted red peppers and minced black olives.
  5. Shape the mixture into a ball.
  6. Roll the cheese ball in the chopped walnuts until completely coated.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the cheese ball to firm up.
  8. Serve with Ritz crackers or your favorite crackers.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

60 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

63g

Carbs

13g

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