Looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer for your next party? Look no further than this delicious Cheese Ball recipe! Made with cream cheese, mayo, lemon juice, green onions, smoked deli beef, olives, bell pepper, and rolled in chopped nuts, it’s a guaranteed hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
- 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 5 to 6 green onions
- 1 (6 oz.) pkg. smoked deli beef
- 1 small can chopped black olives
- 1 small green bell pepper
- chopped nuts
- Ritz crackers
Mixing Method
- Mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise and lemon juice.
- Finely chop onions, beef, olives and bell pepper. Add to cheese mixture and mix well. Chill at least 6 hours.
- Shape into a ball and roll in chopped nuts. Serve with Ritz crackers.
Calorie: 200
Total cooking time:6 hours chill time
Difficulty level: Easy
The Epic Tale of the Mighty Cheese Ball
Allow me to take you on a culinary journey, my friends, a tale of heroism and cheese. Yes, you heard it right. I’m talking about the time I tackled the Mighty Cheese Ball, an exquisite sphere of creamy goodness, packed with a surprising mix of flavors, and cloaked in a crunchy, nutty armor.
The Assembling of the Ingredients
Now, every hero needs a band of trusty sidekicks, and in this case, it was a colorful ensemble. Two 8 oz. packages of cream cheese, a couple of tablespoons of mayonnaise (let’s not get into the debate whether it’s a condiment or a sandwich filler), a dash of lemon juice, a handful of green onions, some smoked deli beef, a small can of chopped black olives, one green bell pepper, and a heap of chopped nuts. Of course, we can’t forget the Ritz crackers, the perfect wingmen to our cheesy hero.
The Mixing of the Forces
First things first, the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and lemon juice had to get along. They were mixed together until they became one. Now, this wasn’t a simple handshake agreement. It was a full-blown merger, resulting in a creamy concoction that was so good, I had to stop myself from dipping a finger in. But I resisted, for there was still work to be done.
The Chopping Block
Next, it was time for the green onions, deli beef, black olives, and bell pepper to get a little trim at the chopping block. They were finely chopped, not to oblivion, but just right to maintain some of their individuality. Once they were all chopped up, they joined the cheese mixture, adding a burst of colors and flavors.
The Chilling Factor
Once everyone was well-acquainted in the bowl, it was time for a little rest. The mixture was chilled for at least 6 hours. This wasn’t just any rest. It was a beauty sleep of sorts, allowing the flavors to mingle and the textures to set.
The Rolling of the Ball
The next challenge was to shape the mixture into a ball. This wasn’t a task for the faint-hearted, my friends. It required firm hands and a lot of patience. Once the ball was formed, it was rolled in a bed of chopped nuts. The result? A majestic, nutty cheese ball, ready to take on the world (or at least, my dinner table).
The Final Showdown: Crackers vs Cheese Ball
Finally, it was time for the cheese ball to meet its destiny – the Ritz crackers. There was an instant chemistry between them. The crunchiness of the crackers complemented the creaminess of the cheese ball perfectly, making it a match made in culinary heaven.
The Aftermath
In the end, the Mighty Cheese Ball did not just win over the Ritz crackers, it won over everyone at the dinner table. Its creamy, tangy flavor, combined with the crunchiness of the nuts and crackers, was a hit.
So, my friends, that’s the tale of the Mighty Cheese Ball. A story of cheese, a handful of ingredients, and a lot of laughs. And remember, in the kitchen, you’re not just cooking food. You’re cooking up stories. Happy cooking!
