Classic Christmas Cheese Ball Recipe

Name: Classic Christmas Cheese Ball Recipe
Total time: 2 hrs 25 mins
Ingredients: 1.5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 small Vidalia or other sweet onion, minced; 1 (2.5 ounce) package thinly sliced smoked beef, chopped; 1 (2.25 ounce) can pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped; 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce, or to taste; 1 cup chopped walnuts

Every year, I eagerly anticipate enjoying this simple yet delicious traditional Christmas cheese ball. It's a cherished part of our family's Christmas Eve celebrations, passed down through generations. This recipe requires only a handful of affordable ingredients. Although it can be enjoyed any time of year, I like to save this special appetizer just for the holidays to keep it feeling extra special. Serving it with Ritz crackers enhances its rich, savory taste.

Total time2 hrs 25 mins
Prep time25 mins
Yield12

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Ingredients

1.5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 small Vidalia or other sweet onion, minced
1 (2.5 ounce) package thinly sliced smoked beef, chopped
1 (2.25 ounce) can pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce, or to taste
1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, onion, smoked beef, green olives, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
Shape the mixture into a semi-ball within the bowl. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, or until firm.
Lay a large sheet of waxed paper on a clean, flat surface. Evenly sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the paper. Gently roll the cheese ball in the walnuts until it is fully coated.
Carefully transfer the cheese ball to a decorative serving plate, or rewrap it in waxed paper to refrigerate until you're ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 180 kcal
Fat Content: 17 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 1 g
Sodium Content: 293 mg
Protein Content: 5 g
Cholesterol Content: 35 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 3 g
Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g