This cheese ball is one our family has had and used for 20 years. We love it. It’s simple, and most of the ingredients are kept on hand. Roll it in nuts or parsley, if desired. Serve with an assortment of crackers.
Original recipe makes 2.5 cups
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice concentrate
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green olives
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PREP
15 mins
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READY IN
3 hrs 15 mins
Directions
- In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, mayonnaise and lemon juice concentrate. Mix in Cheddar cheese, onion and green olives. Form the mixture into a ball shape. Cover and chill in the refrigerator 3 hours, or until firm, before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 95 kcal
Carbohydrates: 0.7 g
Cholesterol: 24 mg
Fat: 8.7 g
Fiber: 0.1 g
Protein: 3.7 g
Sodium: 209 mg