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Super Easy Super Bowl Cheese Ball Recipe

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Appetizer

I have a super easy cheese ball recipe I bring out once a year on Super Bowl Sunday. Since this is a quick and super easy recipe, this delicious appetizer can be made up the day before or the day of the game. Just six ingredients, the most time-consuming element is grating the Swiss Cheese and/or chopping the pecans.

Kitchen Tools Needed

Stand Mixer

Cheese Grater

Food Chopper

Spatula

Plastic Gloves

Measuring Cups and Spoons

Plastic Wrap

Cutting Board

A stand mixer or hand-held mixer is preferable but either a blender or food processor could also work. I use disposable food-safe plastic gloves. Measuring cups and spoons are a given. Finally, a plastic spatula will ensure every bit of this delicious spread is included in the cheese ball.

Super Easy with Six Ingredients

Cream Cheese, Feta Cheese, Swiss Cheese, Dried Cranberries, Chopped Pecans and Honey ready to make Super Easy Super Bowl Cheese Ball8 oz. Cream Cheese

4 Oz. Feta Cheese

1 cup Shredded Swiss Cheese

½ cup Dried Cranberries

½ cup Chopped Pecans, divided

2 teaspoons Honey

Directions

Chop the pecans and grate the Swiss Cheese. Blend the cream cheese and honey until well mixed. Add the feta cheese and Swiss Cheese until just incorporated. Mix in the cranberries. Add half of the chopped nuts and stir.

Spread the remaining chopped pecans on a flat surface. I used a plate. Form the cheese ball atop the nuts and roll to lightly cover the sides. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until time to serve.

Swiss Cheese Key Ingredient

The use of Swiss Cheese gives this super easy cheese ball an added taste twist. Guests will try to place the secret ingredient, but not many will. In the past crackers and Frito Scoops accompany the spread. But this year I plan to make some focaccia bread as an accompaniment. Chef Brian Klauss posted the most delicious looking recipe on his website  Bakekrazy that I will start tonight. This will up the “game” of the Super Bowl snacks and make a wonderful pairing for the Super Easy Super Bowl Cheese Ball.

Super Bowl Cheese Ball

Sourdough Bread French Toast

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Day (or two or three) old Sourdough Bread

One of my favorite tricks to use up bread that is a tad past fresh is to make French Toast. Sourdough bread makes excellent French Toast. Every bit as good as using Texas Toast. You will need just a handful of ingredients, including one that is optional.

Gather the following kitchen equipment before you start: a spatula, frying pan, glass or metal dish, measuring cup and a fork. Non-porous pie plates work great!

From the refrigerator and pantry grab the following ingredients-milk, egg, butter, sourdough bread and the optional cinnamon.

Kitchen Equipment

Frying Pan, Measuring Cup, Glass Dish, Spatula and Fork needed to make Sourdough Bread French Toast
Five Kitchen Tools

Five Pantry Items

Milk, eggs, Sourdough Bread, Butter and Ground Cinnamon
Five ingredients needed for Sourdough Bread French Toast

Detailed Directions

 

The easy step by step directions and photos make this a good recipe for beginner cooks. If you are a pro feel free to skip straight to the recipe.

Step One

 

In a glass dish large enough to fit bread slices, mix the egg and the milk. Add the cinnamon.

 

Milk egg cinnamon mixture for Sourdough Bread French Toast
Milk, egg and ground cinnamon

 

Step Two

 

Soak each slice of bread in the egg/milk mixture.

Slice of sourdough bread soaking in an egg/milk mixture
Soak bread but don’t let slice get too soggy

Step Three

 

Melt butter in the frying pan over a medium low temperature. Do not let butter burn. Place the soaked Sourdough Bread for the French Toast into the frying pan. Turn the slices once the bottom is browned. Make sure both sides are browned, and the mixture is thoroughly cooked.

 

Butter melting in a skillet
Don't let the butter burn!
Two slices of sourdough bred in skillet
Starting the French Toast
Sourdough bread browned on both sides
Flip the bread so both sides brown

Serving the Sourdough Bread French Toast

The French Toast can be served with your favorite eggs and/or breakfast meat. A variety of toppings add a finishing touch. Try any of the following or a combination: fresh fruit, powdered sugar, maple syrup or my personal favorite a spoonful of homemade jam or jelly. Enjoy!

Sourdough Bread French Toast plated with a side of scrambled eggs

Sourdough Bread

Ingredients:

1 Egg

1 Cup of Whole Milk (Low Fat may be substituted)

2 Slices of Sourdough Bread

1-2 Tbs of Butter, melted

1/8 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

French Toast Recipe

Directions:

Whisk together egg, milk and cinnamon. Dip the bread slices into mixture soaking both sides. Fry in butter, flipping to cook both sides. Serve hot. Makes enough for one or two servings.