Looking for the perfect appetizer that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests? Look no further! This Cheese-Ham Ball is not only delicious, but it’s also quick to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
- 1 small flat can deviled ham
- 1 Tbsp. pimiento, chopped
- approximately 1 Tbsp. dried parsley, soaked in water, then patted dry on paper towel
- dash of Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp. fresh minced onion
Mixing Procedure
- Mix all ingredients.
- Form into a ball and roll in chopped pecans.
- Serve with assorted crackers.
Calorie: 350
Total cooking time:20 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
The Cheese-Ham Ball Extravaganza
Ah, the Cheese-Ham Ball! It’s a delectable sphere of joy that has graced many a party platter. For this recipe, you’ll need some classic ingredients: **Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, ham, pimiento, parsley, Worcestershire sauce**, and a smidge of **onion**.
The Gathering of Ingredients
You start off with a good old treasure hunt in the supermarket, playing hide-and-seek with the elusive deviled ham. It’s always hiding behind the regular ham, acting all innocent. But you know what’s up. Oh, and don’t forget the Worcestershire sauce. If you can pronounce it correctly on the first try, you deserve a standing ovation.
The Mixing Madness
Back in the safety of your kitchen, the fun begins. You mix all the ingredients together. Now, I don’t mean to stir up trouble (pun totally intended), but have you ever tried mixing shredded cheese and cream cheese together? It’s like trying to make two cats who are strangers become best friends—awkward and a little bit sticky.
The Great Formation
Once all the ingredients are thoroughly acquainted (and not just awkwardly sticking to each other), you have to form them into a ball. This is where your hidden sculptor skills come into play. If you end up with something that looks more like a potato than a ball, don’t be disheartened. Just tell your guests it’s a ‘rustic’ take on the traditional cheese-ham ball.
The Pecan Tumble
Next, we roll our ‘rustic’ ball in chopped pecans, because nothing masks the shape of your cheese-ham ball like a good coating of nuts. It’s like giving it a little crunchy sweater. If any pecans go rogue and refuse to stick, a stern talking-to usually does the trick.
The Grand Presentation
Now comes the moment of truth: serving your creation. You bring out the cheese-ham ball, which has taken on the appearance of a small planet covered in pecan asteroids, and place it ceremoniously in the center of a platter of assorted crackers. A collective gasp fills the room. “What is that?” someone asks. You smile mysteriously and say, “Just try it.” They take a cautious bite, their face lights up, and the room erupts in applause. Okay, maybe I’m exaggerating a bit, but it’s my story and I can dream!
So, there you have it: the saga of the Cheese-Ham Ball. It’s a journey of joy, struggle, and pecans. And remember, no matter what happens, the cheese must go on!
