Party Cheeseball

9:01 PM ByFiled UnderAppetizers

Here in Texas, football season is in full swing

Friday Night Lights B&W

Whether it’s Friday nights watchin’ the boys on the field or couch coaching, football season means delicious food and fun.

Appetizers are a huge part of footballin’ and a couple of weeks ago I was inspired by a box of Ritz crackers to break out of my own comfort zone and make a cheesy appetizer which has here-to-fore never graced a table in my home.

football cheeseball

That’s right – the cheeseball.

I’ve often been accused of being a cheeseball, marrying a cheeseball and giving birth to two cheeseballs – but I have never before made a cheeseball.

Until a trip to H-E-B and a box of Ritz Crackers inspired me

I have a love for green onions

green onions

and parmesan cheese

parm

the fact that those two ingredients were featured in the recipe on the box, inspired me to throw caution to the wind and make my first cheeseball.

I was surprised by how easy it was and absolutely thrilled by how delicious it turned out to be.

football cheeseball whole
A friend of mine told me that she typically hates cheeseballs, but since I made it she decided to give it a taste.

Rumor has it that she was seen dippin’ and double dippin’ the cheeseball…….

 

football cheeseball

 

This recipe is SO easy and SO delicious!  If you’ve never made a cheeseball, this is the recipe that you should make your cheeseballin’ debut with.

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5 Cheese Cheeseball

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Yield: 1 cheeseball

5 Cheese Cheeseball

Savory, creamy cheeseball. Perfect for superbowl, holidays or just because.

Ingredients

  • Inspired by this recipe by Ritz
  • 2 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 C favorite cheese blend, I recommend a 4 cheese blend with sharp cheddar
  • 3/4 C fresh grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 C mayonnaise
  • 1/2 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 C chopped pecans
    • optional - if you're making a football shaped cheeseball
  • Pimiento strips for lacing

Instructions

  1. In a stand mixer or with a good hand mixer, blend together: parmesan cheese, cream cheese and cheese blend. Add in green onions, red pepper flakes and mayonnaise.
  2. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  3. Shape into a ball or whatever shape your sports/party related theme calls for
  4. Press pecans into the cheeseball until coated and then decorate with pimiento strips (if desired)
  5. Serve with crackers, chips, carrots and celery sticks
http://asouthernfairytale.com/2011/10/23/5-cheese-cheeseball/

 

Happy Monday, y’all!
I can’t wait to see what y’all have been cookin’ up. I love seeing what y’all are feeding your friends and families. Don’t forget to comment, link back and visit others.



28 Comments

Comments

  1. Sara @ Mom Endeavors says:
    October 23, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Love this! SO awesome on so many levels! One, I need a good cheeseball recipe and two, it’s shaped like a football!!! FUN! I’d LOVE for you to link this up to the College Football Tailgate link party (one BIG, on-going link party with a new post up each Saturday)!
    Sara @ Mom Endeavors´s most recent brilliance ..College Football Saturday Tailgate: Spinach & Artichoke Dip

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  2. Aimee @ ShugarySweets says:
    October 24, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Hi Rachel, I love cheeseballs! That looks delish, thanks for sharing. Thanks also for hosting!
    Aimee @ ShugarySweets´s most recent brilliance ..Biscoff Candy Bar Fudge

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  3. April@The 21st Century Housewife says:
    October 24, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    I have never made a cheeseball yet either – but I think I’ll start with your recipe! It sounds delicious, with a great balance of flavours. Thank you for sharing it and for hosting.
    April@The 21st Century Housewife´s most recent brilliance ..Meatless Monday – A Great Way to Prepare and Preserve Eggplant

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  4. Liz@PocketChangeGourmet says:
    October 24, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Thanks for hosting Rachel! Have you frozen a cheeseball? I haven’t, wondering if they taste okay.
    ~Liz@Pocket Change Gourmet & HoosierHomemade
    Liz@PocketChangeGourmet´s most recent brilliance ..Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili

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  5. burghbaby says:
    October 24, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    You had me at cheeeeeese!
    burghbaby´s most recent brilliance ..Snickers Dip

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  6. the intentional minimalist says:
    October 24, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Thank you for hosting! This week I have shared the following seasonal farm-to-table recipes that promote the benefits of good health through nutrition from eating fresh unprocessed seasonal produce:

    fried egg salad
    http://theintentionalminimalist.blogspot.com/2011/10/fried-egg-salad.html

    potato and leek soup (vegan)
    http://theintentionalminimalist.blogspot.com/2011/10/potato-and-leek-soup-vegan.html

    wild rice salad
    http://theintentionalminimalist.blogspot.com/2011/10/wild-rice-salad.html

    Happy cooking!
    The Intentional Minimalist

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  7. Amanda @ Traditional Foods says:
    October 24, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Thanks for hosting! I posted a recipe for curried pumpkin soup, a great fall soup.
    Amanda @ Traditional Foods´s most recent brilliance ..Marrow Bones

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  8. Carol@easytobeglutenfree says:
    October 24, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    I’ve never made a cheeseball either but I think I might have to now. That looks incredible!

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  9. Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids says:
    October 24, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Sounds perfect for a Thanksgiving day appetizer. I will definitely be trying it.
    Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids´s most recent brilliance ..Making Memories – Recipe: Twice Baked Potatoes

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  10. Lisa @ Happy in Dole Valley says:
    October 24, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Looks and sounds delicious! Thanks for hosting, ~Lisa
    Lisa @ Happy in Dole Valley´s most recent brilliance ..Muffin Monday – Oatmeal Apple Spice Muffins

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  11. Jocelyn says:
    October 25, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    I have never made a cheese ball either…but I have no problem polishing one off:-) This sounds easy enough to attempt for our next party. Thank you for sharing and hosting:-)
    Jocelyn´s most recent brilliance ..Candy Corn M&M Brownie Galette

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  12. Tasha says:
    October 25, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    You had me at cream cheese mixed with mayo. :)
    Tasha´s most recent brilliance ..Recipe: Homemade Chicken and Dumplings

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  13. Michelle says:
    October 25, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    I’m with you on not being a total cheeseball fan – at leat not the food kind. Buuuuuut this sounds worth trying – mainly because of the green onions and parmesean! Mmmm.

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  14. mom taxi julie says:
    October 25, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    That cheese ball sound delicious! My step mom always makes them for Christmas. I need to try making one myself.
    mom taxi julie´s most recent brilliance ..Ummmm Apple Crisp!

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  15. Trisha says:
    October 26, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    I can’t wait to make my Cheeseball debut at the next party. This sounds wonderful! Thanks Rachel.

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  16. Jo-Lynne {Musings of a Housewife} says:
    October 26, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    That looks DIVINE!
    Jo-Lynne {Musings of a Housewife}´s most recent brilliance ..Mom Fashion | What I Wore This Week 10.26.11

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