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crunchy cheese ball

(1 rating)
Neeniejan avatar
Recipe by
Jan W
@Neeniejan
Apollo, PA

Got this years ago from a gal I worked with, it's simple to make, and it's always a big hit! It's good with crackers, pretzels or pita/bagel chips. I make a double batch for parties all yr round, and single about once a month just for us; I always have an empty plate left! It WILL keep about 2 weeks in fridge if covered with plastic, but there's usually nothing left to save! My family loves it, even the kids...

(1 rating)
yield 8 -10, dep on appetites
prep time 15 Min
cook time 4 Hr

Ingredients For crunchy cheese ball

  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 c
    miracle whip salad dressing (can use lite)
  • 1 can
    underwood deviled ham
  • 1 tsp
    minced onion (i use dehydrated flakes)
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried parsley flakes
  • chopped walnuts or pecans

How To Make crunchy cheese ball

  • 1
    In bowl, cream together the cheese and Miracle Whip until well mixed.
  • 2
    Blend in deviled ham, onions and parsley flakes.
  • 3
    Roll mixture into a ball, then wrap in plastic and chill until firm, about 4 hours. When firm, unwrap and roll in the chopped nuts. Serve with crackers, pretzels, bagel or pita chips.
  • 4
    Note: I sometimes mix the nuts into the cheese ball for a different texture. Then you can garnish with a few more nuts or some more parsley flakes.
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