Aunt Louise’s Cheese Ball. Who is Louise? Louise was my Grandmama Lucy’s sister. She always had a twinkle in her eye and a mouth that curved up every so slightly at the corners, as if she were going to burst into a smile at any moment. She was a good hearted person who, like my grandmother, had lived a hard life but always came out on top because she chose to focus on the good instead of amplifying the bad.
This is an unusually good cheese ball, perfect for a party, family get together, or snacks before a meal. For best results, smile as you make it, and think of the folks you love 🙂
Ingredients for this recipe for Cheese Ball recipe:
- Onion or Garlic Powder
- Salt
- Cream Cheese
- Butter
- Feta Cheese*
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Sharp Cheddar
- Mayo (the mayo was camera shy, so it’s not pictured) 😉
Note: You are seeing too much cream cheese here. You just need one brick. But these blocks had become quite close during their short stay in my fridge and I hated to tell one “Well, you’re not really needed so you stay behind.” So I took him out and got his picture made and he was all happy, felt like he was part of the gang really, then went back to the fridge. In truth, I didn’t have enough sharp cheddar to make a whole recipe so I ended up halving it but forgot to take the full recipe amount of cream cheese out. Hey, I’m tired.
Can I replace the Feta Cheese?
*Truth be told, Louise’s recipe calls for Bleu Cheese in place of the feta. If you are a bleu cheese person, you should definitely use that.
How to Make a Cheese Ball recipe Step by Step
- Grate sharp cheddar and set aside, covered, at room temp for about an hour.
- Let Cream Cheese come to room temp as well, then put all ingredients into a mixing bowl.
- Mix this right up.
Now this part is totally optional in the recipe for a cheese ball, especially considering how expensive pecans are…
- Scatter some pecan pieces on top of a piece of plastic wrap.
- Dump and scrape your cheese onto this.
- Roll it up into a ball a little bit and sprinkle pecans on the bald spots.
- Wrap the cheese ball up in the plastic wrap and cover with more, then shape it into a smoother ball and refrigerate for a couple of hours.
Or, if you are in a hurry, pop that cheese ball in the freezer for about ten minutes 🙂
Serve this cheese ball with crackers and enjoy!
Thanks, Louise 🙂
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar
- 2 ounces Bleu Cheese or Feta eyeball half of a 4 oz box
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons softened butter or margarine
- 1 Tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic or onion powder
- Chopped pecans optional
Instructions
- Grate cheddar cheese and allow to sit at room temp for one hour (cover it so it doesn't dry).
- In a medium mixing bowl, place all ingredients. Mix until smooth and well blended.
- Turn out onto plastic wrap that has been sprinkled with chopped pecans (can skip the pecans if you like). Shape into a ball and press pecans in to cover, if desired. Wrap in plastic wrap and form into a ball.
- Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
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We too have been making this exact recipe for probably 40 years. It is far and away the BEST cheese ball I have ever tasted.
I love cheese balls! I am actually happy you don’t blue cheese because I’m one of those who can’t stand coconut. I’ll gladly take your share of blue cheese and in exchange, you can have my share of coconut. Deal? Deal! Thanks. 🙂 I enjoy all your stories.
LOL, DEAL Kathleen!!!
Haha! I don’t like Bleu OR Feta! But I loooove this cheeseball recipe! I’ll figure out something to sub, unless you have an idea? Happy Thanksgiving ya’ll!
How about gorgonzola?
I dislike Bleu, feta and gorgonzola (LOL) I think I’m out of options.
You can just leave that part out entirely and it will still be fine 🙂
I’ve had all kinds of fancy shmancy store bought cheese balls over the yrs and some were downright disappointing (I’m being polite.) But your Aunt Louise’s recipe has the taste and texture that I have been searching for. It’s a keeper.
My brother and I call blue cheese stinky feet cheese. It makes us both gag. Is your Aunt’s stew recipe online or only in your first book which I do not own
I am pretty sure I don’t have it online yet but I will try to get it up soon!
What other nut would you recommend, you are right pecans are expensive, I did not realize how much until I checked them at the store. I am on a tight budget and cannot afford them but I would like to make this. Thanks
Rosie
I just made one today and used crushed pretzels and it turned out great!
This story made me tear up!! I had a very special aunt, Emma, that made so many things special with her sweet and precious love!! She made me feel like I was the most important person in the world!! She was one of 9 children and had many nieces and nephews, but as far as I was concerned, I felt like #1 with her!!! Your story made me feel at “home” again!! She has been gone quite a few years but she will live on in my heart forever!! I printed this recipe to share with my family. Thank you for all your love you put into all you do!!
I just found this recipe this week. Since I had the ingredients, and it was simpler than trying to divide the bleu cheese in half, I doubled the recipe and made an extra for a friend’s Thanksgiving. I usually make one with the sharp cheddar, cream cheese and Worcestershire, but scallions and pimentos. This one turned out great! I am anxious to eat it Thursday on crackers. My Dr. has me limited to 30 grams of carbs per meal, but we agreed that I can cheat on the holidays. This is almost carb free. I just need to figure what I can eat it on after Thursday! Thanks for sharing your Aunt’s recipe.
Christy, this is now my go-to. all-time favorite cheese ball!!! My husband LOVES cheese — I think he’s made of cheese! We both like cheese balls but I’ve always just used cheddar. I was doubtful about adding bleu cheese but gave it a try – using your recipe, exactly!!! IT IS THE BEST EVER cheese ball!! Just enough bleu for me and the “cheese man”! I made them for our neighbors, co-workers and twice for us! Thanks to you , and your Aunt Louise, for this simple, delicious recipe! Thank you for sharing your faith and all the delicious recipes!
That just made my day!!! I am so glad y’all like the cheese ball and appreciate you sharing it with so many!!!