Salami and Cheddar Cheese Ball
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Ingredients
  • 1 package (8 ounces) block cream cheese, softened
  • 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
  • Several dashes of hot pepper sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese (NOT pre-shredded!)
  • 1-1/2 cups finely chopped peppered salami
  • ¼ cup drained and coarsely chopped giardiniera, or olive relish
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley, or cilantro, or finely chopped nuts
  • Assorted crackers, pretzels, and/or fresh vegetables for serving
Instructions
  1. Beat the softened cream in a medium bowl until light. Beat in mayonnaise, pepper sauce, and black pepper. Use a rubber scraper to gently stir in cheddar cheese, salami, and giardiniera or olive relish.
  2. Scoop mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap or waxed paper. Use the wrap to form a ball that is completely wrapped. Set ball into a small bowl and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. (at this point it can be made 2 days ahead.)
  3. Just before serving put the chopped parsley (or other) onto a work surface. Unwrap the cold cheese ball and roll it to coat on all sides in the parsley. Set on a serving platter surrounded by crackers and/or others. Serves 8.
Recipe by The Culinary Cellar at https://theculinarycellar.com/return-of-the-cheese-ball/