Dead Man's Cheese Ball

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Serve this black cheese ball with blue corn chips or dark rye toast for a ghastly presentation. It's punchy, just like you'd expect cheese of the dead to taste. You can find black sesame seeds at a reasonable price at most Asian markets.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
1 ghastly ball

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ pounds sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • ¼ cup butter, melted and cooled

  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish

  • 1 teaspoon prepared hot mustard

  • 2 dashes chipotle hot sauce

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ¼ cup port wine

  • ½ cup black sesame seeds

Directions

  1. In the container of a food processor, combine the Cheddar cheese, sour cream, butter, horseradish, hot mustard, chipotle sauce, garlic and port wine. Pulse until smooth. You can use a potato masher in a large bowl but it will take longer.

  2. Line a bowl with plastic wrap, and fill with the cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

  3. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat just until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Gather the plastic wrap around the cheese mixture and form into a ball. Remove the plastic wrap and roll the ball in sesame seeds to coat. Place in the center of a platter and surround with your favorite chips or crackers.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

228 Calories
20g Fat
2g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 228
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 12g 58%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 259mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 321mg 25%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 85mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.