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!
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Jeweled cheese ball
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 for at least 2 hours.
- 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: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 36Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 22mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 1g
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