How do you thicken a cheese ball?

Your cheese ball is too runny: Once you have added all the extras, and it's all mixed in well, if the texture is more salad dressing-like than something you might spread on a bagel, you can tighten it up easily by adding unsalted butter, one tablespoon at a time, mixing before you add more .

What foods pair well with a Bloody Mary?

Bloody Mary Appetizers: A New Way to Consume Your Favorite Drink Shrimp co*cktail. This appetizer has always relied on tomato sauce and horseradish for its edge, making it an ideal match with the Bloody Mary. ... Mozzarella Sticks. ... Fried Cauliflower. ... Deviled Eggs. ... Chips and Guacamole. ... Chicken Skewers. Nov 14, 2022

What does adding cornstarch to cheese do?

For a cheese dip or sauce, the addition of cornstarch serves a similar function: Starch molecules absorb water and expand, not only thickening the liquid phase of the sauce, but also physically preventing the proteins from binding into long, tangled strands and the fats from separating out and pooling.

What does cornstarch do to cheese?

Cheese Sauce, Take 1: Cornstarch, Stovetop This helps the entire mixture stay smooth and emulsified, resulting in a creamy sauce . He recommends tossing the shredded cheese with the cornstarch before cooking so it is evenly dispersed and does not form clumps when cooked.

What hot sauce is best in Bloody Mary?

For a Classic Bloody: Tabasco ($4) Tabasco is the O.G. hot sauce. It burst onto the hot sauce scene about 60 years before the spicy red co*cktail it so often gives life. More heat than nuanced flavor, Tabasco's rough vinegar spice makes it the tangy bruiser of the bunch.

What are the 2 garnishes for a Bloody Mary?

Lemon or lime wedge : Citrus adds tartness, tanginess, and balance to the tomato juice. We always use lemon or lime to moisten the rim of our glasses before adding Demitri's salt rimmer. Celery stick: It doesn't get more classic than a celery stick in a Bloody Mary.

How do you firm up a cheeseball?

It will firm up in the refrigerator . Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, until the cheese ball is firm enough to handle. Combine the chopped pecans and parsley on a plate. Unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in the nut mixture until evenly coated.

What can you use to thicken cheese?

4 MAKE A SLURRY Making a slurry with cornstarch and cold milk is how you will thicken your queso. A traditional slurry is a 1:1 liquid to cornstarch ratio, but for our queso purposes I used 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of milk.

How do you fix runny cheese sauce?

Flour-Based Thickeners A general ratio to work with is 2 tablespoons flour for every cup of liquid. Start by adding a little bit, then cook, stirring, for a few minutes to allow the sauce time to thicken and cook off the raw flour taste; if the results are minimal, add more.

Why is my can cheese runny?

As cheese is pushed out of the can, shear rate increases causing a decrease in viscosity and higher flow rates of the material . In this case, the cheese behaves more as a fluid.

Bloody Mary Cheeseball Recipe (2024)

Published: Oct 27, 2018 · Modified: Jul 17, 2023 by Jessy Freimann · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads.

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This Bloody Mary Cheeseball Recipe is the best easy appetizer option for entertaining. Made with many of the same ingredients and toppings as a traditional Bloody Mary drink (but without the alcohol) It's a family friendly hors d'oeuvre that's full of great flavor!

Bloody Mary Cheese Ball Recipe

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With my great love for all things hors-d'oeuvre-y, I figured it was probably a good time to brainstorm some new and delicious appetizer options that are easy to whip up and look pretty and festive for holiday entertaining.

So I began brainstorming a cream cheese ball concept. Though I had never made my own cheese ball, I have tasted several at various events throughout my life. I try not to ever turn down the opportunity to try various Cheese varieties, especially if they're mixed with other tasty offerings!

Being the scrappy gal I am, I thought to myself, "Why not remove the Vodka and use the zesty, savory ingredients that you typically find in a Bloody Mary to make a festive and easy cheese ball recipe?" And the rest, as they say, was history.

Tips for making a Bloody Mary Bacon Cheese Balls

Be sure to soften the cream cheese to make it easier to mix. You can do this by leaving it out a couple hours in advance. Or in a pinch, zap it in the microwave for 30 seconds or so.
I like to use mymini prep processor to chop the olives and save time.
Refrigerate the cheese for a good 10 minutes before rolling it into a ball to make the rolling process easier.
Although I always encourage you to use real bacon, you can use bacon bits for this, just try to buy the ones that are actually real bacon.
Once you’ve formed the cheeseball and rolled it in the bacon and parsley mixture, wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour to help it firm up.

Frequently asked questions about making the best cheese ball recipe

Can I make this in advance? While it’s still tasty when reheated, puff pastry is definitely at it’s very best when consumed right away. You’ll lose that flaky, crispy texture that we all love once you refrigerate it.
Can I make these into cheese ball bites? Sure, just roll them smaller and pop a pretzel stick into them just before serving.
What’s the best way to mix the cheese ball? I used a Stand mixerorHand mixer, but you can also do it by hand.
How long do these last in the refrigerator? These will last up to a week wrapped up in your fridge.
Can this be made ahead? Yes, this can be made up to a couple days ahead.

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Bloody Mary Cheeseball Recipe

Jessy Freimann

5 from 5 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Chill time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

2 8 ounce packages cream cheese
¾ cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
1 Tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
½ teaspoon celery salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup green olives stuffed with pimentos, chopped
¾ cup crumbled bacon or bacon bits (try to find ones that are real bacon)
1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
RITZ crackers
Cut up celery

Instructions

In a large bowl, use a mixer to combine cream cheese and white cheddar.
Add tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, horseradish, celery salt, black pepper and chopped green olives and mix well until fully combined.
Use a spatula to scrape all the cheese mixture in to the middle of the bowl and pop it into the refrigerator to chill for a good 10 minutes (to make it easier to roll into a ball).
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Mix bacon crumbles and parsley in a bowl until fully combined. Using your (clean) hands, roll the cheese into a ball and carefully roll it in the bacon and parsley mixture.
Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and place it into the refrigerator to chill for at least and hour or until you're ready to serve it.

Notes

This can be made the night before and should stay good in the refrigerator for a few days.

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Pomegranate Thyme Baked Brie
Baked Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Philly Cheese Steak Bombs

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Andrew says
December 06, 2016 at 11:22 am
A Bloody Mary cheeseball is ingenious! I bet it pairs perfectly with the RITZ Crackers, too! Yum! [client]
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- Jessy says
  December 06, 2016 at 2:53 pm
  Thank you! The flavor really compliments RITZ Crackers beautifully. Although that's not hard to do, those crackers seriously taste awesome with everything!
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Luci {Luci's Morsels} says
December 06, 2016 at 2:30 pm
I know exactly what you mean when you say you wish you entertained more. I'm the same way! But this amazing appetizer would sure make it easier to do it! Can't wait to give it a try at my next shindig!Luci's Morsels | fashion. food. frivolity.
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- Jessy says
  December 06, 2016 at 2:52 pm
  Thank you! I seriously want to try and make this entertaining thing happen!
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Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says
December 06, 2016 at 5:51 pm
This is brilliant! The cheeseball is what always pulls me back to the food table :)
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- Jessy says
  December 08, 2016 at 1:33 pm
  Thanks Sarah- me and you both!!
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Jeff says
December 28, 2016 at 2:32 pm
For the olives, is is 1/2 cup chopped, or put 1/2 cup of olives in the Cuisinart? BTW, the recipe SOUNDS AMAZING! :)
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- Jessy says
  December 28, 2016 at 2:43 pm
  Thanks Jeff- sorry if I wrote the recipe in a confusing way- I meant 1/2 a cup of chopped olives (but if you don't love them as much as I do you could always measure it before chopping). I hope you love it!
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  - Jeff says
    December 28, 2016 at 2:46 pm
    No, I love olives and anything related to a Bloody Mary. Doing this recipe for a New Year's Eve Party this weekend along with my family's perfect Bloody Marys to go with it! Thanks again! :)
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    - Jessy says
      December 28, 2016 at 3:54 pm
      I like your style- Olives are always a good idea (and so is a good Bloody Mary!!)! I hope you enjoy it and happy new year!
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Danielle Green says
December 19, 2017 at 2:21 pm
This looks absolutely delicious!
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- Jessy says
  December 20, 2017 at 1:00 am
  Thank you Danielle :)
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Richa Gupta says
December 22, 2017 at 9:05 am
My goodness, this looks incredibly delicious!
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- Jessy says
  December 22, 2017 at 3:26 pm
  Thanks Richa!
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Erin Clarkson says
December 22, 2017 at 10:35 pm
Yuuuuuummm! what an amazing idea!
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- Jessy says
  December 24, 2017 at 9:47 pm
  Thanks ErIn!
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Summer says
June 06, 2018 at 6:53 pm
Yum. This would be great with pickle jalapeno sliced, pickled okra or anything else used to garnish a bloody mary.
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- Jessy Freimann says
  June 06, 2018 at 9:08 pm
  Yum- I'm pretty sure I want you to make my Bloody Mary's from now on, those sound like great additions!
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Melissa says
March 29, 2019 at 12:01 am
This was SO delicious. I made a half batch which was plenty, but I wished I had made a full batch and tried freezing half. I served this with Ritz crackers and mini bell peppers and it was a hit!
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- Jessy Freimann says
  April 02, 2019 at 7:31 pm
  So glad you loved it, Melissa! I bet it tasted great with mini bell peppers! Please let me know how it works if you ever try freezing it :)
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Fran Henderson says
December 22, 2022 at 12:02 pm
I made a half recipe and added a handful of "real" bacon bits to the cheese mixture and rolled the ball in chopped pecans and parsley instead of the bacon. Its delicious.
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Sue says
February 04, 2023 at 3:58 pm
This is amazing! I’ve been looking for a “different” cheese ball from the “same ole same ole”. This definitely fits the bill. This flavors are absolutely delicious.
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Maggie says
April 08, 2023 at 10:27 pm
This is a huge hit every time I make it for a special occasion. I add a little more tomato paste, and more horseradish, though. In Louisiana, we love our bloody Marys, so this cheese ball needs to be spicy, but not overpowering. Adding the extra tomato paste and horseradish works beautifully!
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