My Mom made this every year as part of our Christmas spread. It was always one of my favourite parts of the holiday. I still make it every Christmas and probably always will.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Canadian
Keyword Cheese Ball, Christmas, snacks
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 2 hourshours15 minutesminutes
Servings 6servings
Author Chef's Notes
Ingredients
2cupsOld Cheddar Cheese, grated
2tbspOnion, minced
3tbspGreen Bell Pepper, minced
2tbspOlives stuffed with pimento, minced
2tbspSweet Gherkins, minced
1Hardboiled Egg, grated
1/2cupSoda Crackers, crushed
1/4 cupMayonnaise
1/2tspSalt
Instructions
Combine and mix all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Mix well.
Divide the mixture into two and form into two balls.
Wrap the balls in plastic and store in the fridge for two hours before serving with crackers, olives, and pickles. It is best to rest the cheese ball in the fridge overnight to allow the flavours to come togehter.