Aunt Phyllis' Magnificent Cheese Ball

74 Reviews

Prep: 2 hr 10 min
Ready In: 2 hr 10 min

“This recipe is fantastic! Every time I take it somewhere, people ask me for the recipe. For the cheese sprinkle, you can use 1/2 of an envelope of dry cheese mix from a macaroni and cheese boxed mix, if you'd like!” - by Natalie K.

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon instant Cheddar cheese sauce mix
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 cup chopped walnuts to taste

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Directions

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, blend cream cheese and butter or margarine. Stir in cheese sprinkle, Cheddar cheese, green onion, lemon juice and parsley. Shape mixture into 2 large balls or logs, and roll them in the chopped walnuts. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (10 total)

Calories
374 cal
19%

Fat
36.4 g
56%

Carbs
3.3 g
1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (74)

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MARJORIEC

Dec. 18, 2003

"I brought this to a relatives party for the holidays and everyone gobbled it up. Make sure if you only want one ball to half the recipes since it makes two BIG balls...." See more"

TARYNFLA

Apr. 27, 2003

"At first I thought I was doing something wrong - my cheese balls were very lumpy and didn't look too appetizing next to all the other appetizers I made for a dinner party. However, they were the firs..." See moret to go and the HIT of the party!"

JAMIEH1

Nov. 22, 2005

"I just made this last night. It was FABULOUS. I shaped it into a Christmas tree, used the mac and cheese powdered cheese, and a lot more walnuts on the outside. It was totally gone in a couple of h..." See moreours. The only caution I would give is that it is a little challenging to get all the stuff stirred in good- you really have to keep working at it."

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