I look forward to this simple, traditional Christmas cheese ball every year. It has been served during family Christmas Eve parties since before my time. The ingredients for this recipe are few and inexpensive. While you can make it year-round, I reserve this one special appetizer for the holidays only to maintain its specialness. I love to serve Ritz crackers with the cheese ball to bring out its savory flavor.
Ingredients
- 1.5 packages cream cheese , 8 ounce
- 1 small Vidalia or other sweet onion , minced
- 1 package thinly sliced smoked beef , 2.5 ounce
- 1 can pimento-stuffed green olives , 2.25 ounce
- 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce , or to taste
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
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Combine cream cheese, onion, beef, olives, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl until evenly blended. Form mixture into a semi-ball shape in the bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
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Place a large sheet of waxed paper on a flat surface; sprinkle with walnuts. Roll cheese ball in walnuts until completely covered; transfer to a serving plate or rewrap with waxed paper and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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