Need help with a cheese ball

[jenniferma]

Hi-- I wanted to make a cheese ball to go with crackers etc.. I found this cute little recipe that made one that looked like a Snowman (with raisins for the mouth and eyes and a carrot for the nose) anyhow-- all they used was cream cheese mixed with cheddar cheese for the snowman-- does anyone have any ideas what I can mix with this to spice it up? That sounded pretty bland!

THANKS! jen bananas by DD4....

 

[HunnyPots]

A packet of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix makes a really good cheese ball or dip. Just blend with the cream cheese and then blend in the cheddar.
HTH

 

[jenny2]

I have a recipe I've used for years - it's got just the right amout of spice:

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried chives
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Mix it up, shape it into a ball and refrigerate - yummmm!

 

[TonyS20]

Here's the recipe my MIL shared with me. I make it all the time as it is always requested:
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
1 small jar pinentos, finely chopped
1 package cream cheese
1 8oz package cheddar cheese
Few dashes Worcestershire sauce (to taste)
Dash or 2 hot sauce
Tablespoon garlic powder (to taste)
Pepper

Mix well.

She doesn't measure much. I just keep a few crackers on hand to taste it as I work it. Never had a bad batch, so I think it is pretty hard to mess it up. You can adjust to your family's tastes as well.

 

[Sandy22]

You can add finely chopped pieces of cooked bacon.\

Also, you can roll the ball in chopped nuts so it's covered with them.