Grandpas Curry Cheese Ball Food

CURRIED CHEESE BALL WITH MANGO CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Mix together with an electric mixer the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sherry, and curry powder.
• Refrigerate until it has firmed up- about 2-3 hours.
• Shape into a ball and place on serving plate.
• This may be made ahead and kept refrigerated.
• When ready to serve, pour some of the mango chutney over the cheese ball and serve.

GRANDPA'S CURRY CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Blend and chill - make into a ball.
• Dip in toasted coconut or nuts.
• From the Family Recipe Box, in Grandpa's typewriting, attributed to Eva Schopf, and dated Feb. 1970.
• Note from Julie: I don't believe that Lawry's makes French dressing mix anymore, so here is a mixture you can use, instead: 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tsp dry mustard, 1/8 tsp onion powder, 1 1/2 tsp paprika, and 1 1/2 tsp salt.

CURRIED CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese and cottage cheese until smooth.
• Add curry through coconut.
• Stir until incorporated.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Form into two balls and wrap in wax paper.
• Chill six more hours.
• Plate and pour chutney over cheese if desired.
• Serve with sesame crackers.

GRANDMA'S CLASSIC CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Combine 2 ounces cream cheese, blue cheese, and vinegar in a small bowl. Add water, stir until creamy, and transfer to a larger bowl.
• Add remaining cream cheese, processed cheese spread, onion, and onion powder; mix until well combined. Mix in 1/2 cup walnuts until incorporated and shape into a ball.
• Spread plastic wrap on the counter and spread remaining walnuts over top. Roll cheese ball in nuts until completely covered, then place into a bowl to help it keep its shape. Refrigerate until firm, 8 hours to overnight.