Thanksgiving Cheese Ball

Thanksgiving Cheese Ball

Similar to other cheese ball recipes, yet different! Our family has this every year as a prelude to Thanksgiving dinner, along with a relish tray, to use up those last few minutes while the turkey’s browning. Double it and freeze one for New Year’s! Serve with an array of crackers.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 15 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can green olives
  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Directions

Step 1
In a food processor, mix the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, blue cheese, onion, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Process until well blended. Add olives, and pulse into small chunks.

Step 2
Shape the mixture into a ball, and roll in the chopped pecans to coat. Wrap in plastic, and chill at least 4 hours in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

243
Calories
23g
Fat
3g
Carbs
8g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 243
% Daily Value *
Total Fat23g 29%
Saturated Fat11g 56%
Cholesterol51mg 17%
Sodium462mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate3g 1%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars1g
Protein8g
Vitamin C0mg 2%
Calcium174mg 13%
Iron1mg 4%
Potassium107mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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