Jeweled cheese ball: Cheddar-brandy flavored appetizer with slivered almonds (1982)

Name: Jeweled cheese ball
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 cups (8 oz) shredded natural cheddar cheese; 1 cup pitted dates, chopped; 1/2 cup butter softened; 1 tablespoon brandy; 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds

Categories: 1980s, Vintage advertisements, Vintage appetizer and snack recipes

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Originally called a “jeweled cheese ball” when this recipe was published in the 1980s, this retro-style appetizer is best described as a cheddar-brandy cheese ball, with bonus layer of slivered almonds covering the outside.

This classic brandy-tinged cheesy party dish is so easy to make — it only takes a few minutes to mix and shape. Here’s the original how- to from Land O Lakes!

Jeweled cheese ball

Yield: 1 cheese ball

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

A retro recipe for a delicious cheddar-brandy cheese ball with slivered almonds that's perfect for parties

Ingredients

2 cups (8 oz) shredded natural cheddar cheese
1 cup pitted dates, chopped
1/2 cup butter softened
1 tablespoon brandy
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds

Instructions

In a 1-1/2 quart mixer bowl, combine all the ingredients except the almonds.
Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well-blended.
Shape mixture into a large ball. Roll in toasted almonds.
Cover, refrigerate.
Remove cheese ball from the refrigerator half an hour before serving.
Serve with assorted crackers.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 50 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 36Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 22mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 1g

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