Savory Cheese Ball

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Jan Stawara, Howell, Michigan

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Apr. 24, 2022

Blue cheese contributes a pleasant, tangy bite and olive a saltiness to this creamy cheese ball recipe. For the optimum taste, let the cheese ball stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.—Jan Stawara, Howell, Michigan

To Make Pumpkin Shape: Using a knife, score vertical lines along the outside of the ball; insert a broccoli stem into the top. The cheese ball can be made a day in advance; cover and refrigerate until 20 minutes before serving.
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives
  • 1 tablespoon minced chives
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • Assorted crackers
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, blue cheese and butter until smooth. Stir in olives and chives. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Shape cheese mixture into a ball; roll in walnuts. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.
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