Smoked Gouda Cheese Ball

A smoked Gouda cheese ball is the perfect appetizer for holiday gatherings, a wine-and-cheese party, and game-day festivities. This easy cheese ball recipe is real crowd pleaser! Here’s how to make cheese balls in a snap!

Ingredients for Cheese Ball Recipe

These are the simple ingredients for making this smoked Gouda cheese ball recipe:

• Smoked gouda cheese
• Unsalted butter
• White Zinfandel or Chardonnay
• Sun-dried tomatoes
• Fresh basil
• Clove of garlic
• Slivered almonds

How to Make Cheese Balls

For making cheese balls I recommend a durable stand mixer or food processor. Today I’m using my handy Breville Sous Chef.

1. Remove the cheese rind.
2. Cut the cheese into 1/2-inch cubes.
3. Place the squares into a food processor.

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How to make cheese balls, step by step:

1. Add in the butter, wine, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and pressed garlic.
2. Process the mixture for 25 seconds.
3. With a rubber spatula, scrape down the bowl if needed.

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1. Continue blending until smooth (approximately 15 seconds more).
2. Turn off the food processor and lift the lid.
3. Transfer the cheese mixture to a board.
4. With clean hands, gather it together and form it into a ball.

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1. Roll the smoked Gouda cheese ball in slivered almonds.
2. Gently press the almonds into place.

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• Transfer the cheese ball to a serving tray.
• This cheese ball recipe can be served and enjoyed immediately!

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• If a firmer consistency is desired, refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
• Serve cheese ball with a variety of crackers and sliced apples.
• Recommended wine pairing: White Zinfandel, Chardonnay, or Pinot Noir.

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Smoked Gouda Cheese Ball

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• Author: Denay | Confetti and Bliss
• Prep Time: 10
• Total Time: 10 Minutes
• Yield: 8 servings 1x

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Description

This savory cheese ball recipe is easy to make! Serve your smoked Gouda cheese ball with freshly-sliced red and green apples, and a variety of rustic crackers.

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Ingredients

• 1 pound smoked Gouda cheese, rind removed
• 2 – 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup dry white wine*
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 1 – 1/2 tablespoons fresh basil, diced
• 1 small clove garlic, pressed
• 3/4 cup slivered almonds

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Instructions

1. Add the cheese, butter, wine, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and garlic to the bowl of a food processor or stand mixer. Blend ingredients until smooth. Do not over-process.
2. Transfer to a cutting board. With clean hands, gather the mixture together. Form it into a ball.
3. Roll cheese ball in slivered almonds. Lightly pat almonds into place.
4. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for an hour or two for a firmer consistency.

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Notes

I recommend White Zinfandel or Chardonnay. Another great choice: Pinot Noir.

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