Grandma's Classic Cheese Ball

Special enough for Christmas yet simple enough for casual entertaining, grandma's classic cheese ball is a tasty treat no matter when you serve it.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 156 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ cup minced onion
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
• 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• ⅛ teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese
• 1 teaspoon water, or more as needed
• 1 (5 ounce) container Old English Sharp Proc Cheese Spread KFT
• 2 cups finely chopped walnuts, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine 2 ounces cream cheese, blue cheese, and vinegar in a small bowl. Add water, stir until creamy, and transfer to a larger bowl.

Step 2

Add remaining cream cheese, processed cheese spread, onion, and onion powder; mix until well combined. Mix in 1/2 cup walnuts until incorporated and shape into a ball.

Step 3

Spread plastic wrap on the counter and spread remaining walnuts over top. Roll cheese ball in nuts until completely covered, then place into a bowl to help it keep its shape. Refrigerate until firm, 8 hours to overnight.