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Salami Cream Cheese Ball

A simple, savory cream cheese ball mixed with salami, green onions, cheddar, and mayo — chilled and served with crackers or fresh veggies.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 28 oz packages cream cheese softened
  • 1 bunch of green onions chopped
  • 1/4 lb- 1/3 lb. hard salami I use Cervelat from the deli, cut into small pieces
  • 3 tbspmayo
  • 1 cupshredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 tspsalt
  • 1/8 tspblack pepper

Equipment

  • stand mixer with paddle attachment
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Spoon
  • Serving Plate

Method
 

Instructions
  1. If the cream cheese is not fully softened, let it sit at room temperature until soft enough to mix (soft but still cool).
  2. Place the softened cream cheese, chopped green onions, small pieces of salami, mayo, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper into a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
  3. Mix on low to medium speed, scraping the bowl as needed, until the ingredients are evenly combined and the mixture is uniform in texture.
  4. Lay a large sheet of plastic wrap on your work surface. Spoon the cheese mixture onto the center of the plastic wrap.
  5. Place a second sheet of plastic wrap over the mixture. Using your hands through the plastic wrap, shape the mixture into a ball (or your preferred shape), pressing to remove air and smooth the surface.
  6. Twist and seal the plastic wrap around the shaped cheese ball, then refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes to firm up.
  7. Unwrap the cheese ball, transfer to a serving plate, and serve with butter crackers and fresh cut veggies.

Notes

Notes
*to soften cream cheese quickly, unwrap the cream cheese and place on a microwave safe dish. Microwave each brick of cream cheese separately for just 20 seconds.