Cheese Ball
You are going to love this Cheese Ball recipe because it only has 6 ingredients and is super easy to make. Serve this savoury cheese ball dip with crackers, pretzels, chips or veggies!
Welcome to my first appetizer recipe on the blog! I have recipes for about every other food category, I figured it was time I added an appetizer. This savoury cheese ball is super easy to make and is perfect for a summer bbq or party.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Uses only 6 ingredients
- Savoury cheesy flavour. Packed with cream cheese, cheddar, and chives, with a little added kick of Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce.
- Super easy to make! Simply mix all ingredients together, form into a ball, and allow to set in the refrigerator for a few hours. You can easily make this the day before as well.
For this recipe you will need:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup margarine
- 1/4 cup chopped onion or chives ( I used a little of both)
- Dash of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 drop of Tabasco sauce
- 3 cups grated cheddar cheese
You can use any brand of cream cheese, however, I prefer Philadelphia over no-name brands and is worth the extra money in my opinion.
Instructions
Simply mix all ingredients together and form into a ball. Refrigerate until set, about 3 hours. Serve with crackers, pretzels, veggies or chips of choice.
Trust me, this is the best cheese ball recipe…you’ve got to make it for yourself and find out!
Storage Tips
Store wrapped in plastic wrap or in a container in the fridge for up to one week.
Freezing Instructions
It’s best to wrap the cheese ball in one layer of plastic wrap, and then one layer of aluminum foil. Freeze for up to four weeks.
Cheese Ball
A savoury appetizer perfect for any party or backyard bbq. Serve with tortilla chips, or crackers.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup margarine softened
- ¼ cup onion or chives chopped
- 1 dash worcestshire
- 1 drop tabasco sauce
- 3 cups cheddar cheese grated
Instructions
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Mix all ingredients together and form into ball. Refrigerate until set, about 3 hours. Serve with crackers or chips of choice.
Recipe Notes
Store in refrigerator in plastic wrap or container for up to 1 week.
Store in the freezer for up to 3 months by wrapping in one layer of plastic wrap, then 1 layer of aluminum foil.
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Originally published on July 18th, 2019, updated on August 7th, 2023.
