Recipe Courtesy of Paula DeenDifficulty: Easy
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese , softened
1/2 cup milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup (1 ounce) blue cheese , crumbled
1/4 cup finely minced green onions (white part only)
1 jar diced pimento , drained
3/4 cup Fisher pecans , divided (Of course, any nut will do!)
10 slices bacon , cooked, drained, finely crumbled and divided
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup minced parsley
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Place cream cheese in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed Two and mix 1 minute. Stop and scrape bowl. Turn to Speed Two and gradually add milk, mixing until well blended about 1 minute. Stop and scrape bowl. Add cheeses, onions, pimientos, half of the bacon and half the pecans. Turn to Speed 4 and beat until well blended, about another minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer mixture to a large piece of plastic wrap. Form into a ball and wrap tightly.
Refrigerate (or freeze) at least 2 hours.
Combine the remaining bacon and remaining pecans, parsley and poppy seeds in a pie plate. Then, remove the plastic wrap and roll the cheese ball lightly in the bacon/nut mixture until evenly coated. Wrap it back up in plastic wrap and refrigerate again until ready to use.
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By Tamara on January 04, 2013
Loved it! Next time I will double the pimientos and only do 1 and 3/4 cups cheddar. However, it is perfect the way it is, too!
By Stacy on December 25, 2012
My name is Joyce French and I live in a little town called Doniphan, Mo.. I am not here to suck up just want to say hey a fellow old fashion cook. Have a very Merry Christmas and a great New Year to you and your family.
By Anonymous on December 10, 2012
Several months ago I purchased your Square pan. It has become my favorite pan in my kitchen. I've had people ask me where I purchased it. They wanted one I purchased mine at Wal mart in villa Rice Ga. I have been looking for it to come back. Has it been discontinued. I would love to purchase another one Thank You and a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year.
By Sara Guice on December 09, 2012
Have made this, left out the blue-cheese, was delicious. Thanks for sharing.
By lindysherrod@gmail.com on December 09, 2012
Instead of bleu cheese, you can substitute feta cheese. My husband is allergic to bleu cheese, so we substitute feta cheese all the time. You can also substitute feta cheese in Paula's roasted potato salad and it is delicious!
By dacollinge on December 01, 2012
HI Paul, First off I would like to Wish You and Your Family and Wonderful and Happy Holiday and A Happy New Year.. You are my all time Favorite Cook on TV, as well as my favorite person.. I truly injoy watching you Cook and listening to you talk. Your such a pleasure to be around even though its in my living room.. Your also such a look alike for my oldist Daughter Cathy, I sent her a picture of you, and she was amazed how much you two resemble one another.. for her that is such a compliment. I love your recipes, and injoy watching you and your family in the kitchen, I hope one day that I get the pleasure of meeting you in person.....Keep those recipes coming. always stay as sweet as you are... Carolyn Montervino
By Carolyn on November 28, 2012
I've made this several times and it's FANTASTIC! I've even taken a little of the leftovers and spread it on a sandwich with some ham. If you hate bleu cheese, you could use feta, gorgonzola, or even just sub some more cheddar - all you'll be missing is the somewhat sharp flavor of the bleu cheese (but really, it's not that noticeable with everything else in the cheese ball).
By Becky on October 10, 2012
I had a get together with high school friends at an outdoor concert and brought along this cheese ball. It looked great and tasted even better. I got many good comments on it! Thanks, Paula, for another great recipe!
By Linda L. on July 13, 2012
Can we use something else besides blue cheese?
By KarryBear on April 16, 2012
Hi Paula everything you do is great.I am really one of your fans.Thank you very much for all what you give us.Merry Xmas & Happy New Year.
By Malak Kansowa on December 26, 2011
I made this cheeseball for Christmas Eve - I love all cheeses and it sounded so good - problem was - I was sick with a horrible cold and had no taste and could not even taste it - I was sooo sad, I actually felt like crying. I am going to keep the leftovers and hopefully in a couple of days my taste will return!!! Everyone else loved it!
By Lisa B on December 25, 2011
It is a new family tradition our home, DELICIOUS!
By Anonymous on December 23, 2011
Such a crowd pleaser! A perfect start to any laid back holiday gathering. Went home with an empty plate! Thanks Paula!
By Sarah on December 19, 2011
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By i love your show on December 18, 2011
paula i would like to tell you your carrot cake is the best i have ever ate . My family loves it and so does my church family .I wish you all a merry christmas and a happy new year irene
By Irene Otto on December 17, 2011
I was just wondering if I could use something other than blu cheese? I am not a blu cheese fan and was wondering what would be comparable.
By Melissa on December 07, 2011
Love this but I love anythingfrom paula deen she is the greatest you can also do sweet cheese balls like pina colda
By Debra chasseresu on December 02, 2011
Hey Shelly Limbaugh! A standing mixer is not necessary for this recipe. You could even use your hands! Just make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature and it will be easier to mix together. Happy Cooking!
By Libbie Summers on December 18, 2010
Please let me know if you can use a regular hand held mixer or just by hand if you don't have the mixer mentioned in the recipes. I am unable to purchase one of the mixers but I'd love to make your cheese ball for my son who is in the Navy and surprise him at Christmas because he loves cheese balls. Please let me know as soon as you are able so I can make it in time for Christmas when he comes home on leave. Thank you very much.
'A Paula Dean fan'
A proud Navy mother.
By Shelly Limbaugh on December 16, 2010
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