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Caraway Cheese Ball

Name: Caraway Cheese Ball
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 250 min
Ingredients: 0.75 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1 teaspoon caraway seeds; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese; 3 tablespoons caraway seeds, for rolling

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The caraway seeds add a nutty, rustic flavor that complements the sharp tang of the cheddar. My mother always made this for family Christmas parties, and it remains my all-time favorite recipe for cheese balls.

Recipe by JLamb36

Published on December 20, 2012

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

4 hrs

Total Time:

4 hrs 10 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 servings

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Ingredients

¾ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons caraway seeds, for rolling

Directions

Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until fluffy and soft. Stir in the mustard, sherry, and 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds, mixing thoroughly. Beat in the Cheddar cheese and vegetable oil. Shape mixture into a ball and roll in the remaining 3 tablespoons of caraway seeds. Wrap coated ball in plastic and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

233	Calories
20g	Fat
3g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 233
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g	26%
Saturated Fat 11g	57%
Cholesterol 55mg	18%
Sodium 354mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 0mg	2%
Calcium 297mg	23%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 80mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.