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Traditional Christmas Cheese Ball
Photo: Alexander Maasch

Traditional Christmas Cheese Ball

6 ingredients 25 min 12 servings openrecipes
Traditional Christmas Cheese Ball

"I look forward to this simple, traditional cheese ball every year. It has been served during family Christmas Eve parties since before my time. The ingredients are few and inexpensive, and might be made year-round, but I reserve this one special appetizer for the holidays only to maintain its specialness. I love to serve Ritz crackers with the cheese ball to bring out its savory flavor."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

432
Calories
30g
Protein
28g
Fat
13g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Beef 100g cooked 250
Cream Cheese 1 oz (28g) 99
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Walnut 1 walnut half (4g) 26
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Olive 1 large (4g) 4

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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

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