Party Cheese Ball
This cheese ball recipe will make any party feel groovy.
This cheese ball recipe is a retro fad that we’re thrilled is back. It’s an easy appetizer that takes all the goodness of cheese and crackers, but takes it to the next level with delicious mix-ins like Dijon mustard and chopped pecans. What’s not to love? This easy cheese ball recipe is the perfect thing to make for your next party. Your guests will love the blast from the past, and they’ll love the taste of this delicious appetizer even more. This starter is the perfect way to get your guests reminscing about old recipes. As a bonus, this recipe is really easy to make.
From the Chef: The first time a recipe for a cheese ball appeared in print was in Food of My Friends, a cookbook published in 1944 by Minneapolis Star-Journal columnist Virginia Safford. Soon after, everyone seemed to have their own variation on the classic party favorite, and it became a staple of 1950s house parties.
- Addie Gundry
This recipe is from RecipeLion's 103 Cookbook series, Retro Recipes from the ‘50s and ‘60s: 103 Vintage Appetizers, Dinners, and Drinks Everyone Will Love.
Serves8
Preparation Time10 min
Chilling Time8 hr
Ingredients
- 3 cup grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 ounce goat cheese, room temperature
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 green onions, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon brandy
- 1 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Crackers, for serving
Instructions:
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Line a medium bowl with plastic wrap.
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In another medium bowl, combine the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, goat cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, green onions, Worcestershire, pepper, and brandy. Mix well until all the ingredients are incorporated. Shape the mixture into a ball and place in the plastic wrap–lined bowl. Cover.
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Chill for several hours or overnight.
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Roll the cheese ball in the chopped pecans.
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Serve with crackers.
What is your favorite party appetizer?