Blue Cheddar Cheeseball for Camping Trips
A creamy make-ahead cheese appetizer combining softened cream cheese, blue cheese, sharp cheddar, and minced onion with Worcestershire sauce, rolled in walnuts. Perfect for camping since it travels well and requires no cooking—prepare at home, finish coating at the campsite, and serve with crackers.
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup onion, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 10 oz assorted crackers, box
Instructions
- 1
Combine cream cheese, blue cheese, cheddar cheese, minced onion, and Worcestershire sauce in a medium bowl.
- 2
Form the mixture into a ball and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
- 3
Refrigerate or keep in a cooler overnight, or up to a few days.
- 4
Just before serving, spread walnuts on wax paper and roll the cheeseball until evenly coated.
- 5
Place on a plate and serve with assorted crackers.
Tips
Make the cheese ball at home, wrap it, and transport it in a cooler. Add the walnut coating at the campsite to keep it fresh.
Adjust blue cheese amount based on preference: use 1 cup for strong blue cheese flavor or 1/2 cup for milder taste.
Good to Know
Cover and refrigerate up to a few days in an airtight container.
Prepare through wrapping step up to a few days ahead. Transport in a cooler. Apply walnut coating just before serving.
Place on a plate or board with assorted crackers alongside.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip the overnight chilling to avoid a loose, unshapeable mixture.
Roll the cheeseball evenly in nuts to avoid bare patches that dry out.
Apply nuts just before serving to avoid them becoming soggy from moisture.