Bloody Mary Cheese Ball

Name: Bloody Mary Cheese Ball Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, at room temperature; 3/4 cup shredded white cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup chopped green olives; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 tsp hot sauce; 1 tsp prepared horseradish; 1/2 tsp celery salt; black pepper, to taste; 1 tsp Cajun seasoning; 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 small pickle, for garnish; 2-3 green olives, for garnish; crackers, for serving

This Bloody Mary cheese ball combines cream cheese, white cheddar, green olives, and horseradish for a tangy, savory appetizer that delivers cocktail-inspired flavor in every bite.

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Total

15 min

Servings

8

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$28–$46

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Ingredients

2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, at room temperature
3/4 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped green olives
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp hot sauce
1 tsp prepared horseradish
1/2 tsp celery salt
black pepper, to taste
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 small pickle, for garnishoptional
2-3 green olives, for garnishoptional
crackers, for serving

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Instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the room temperature cream cheese, shredded white cheddar, chopped olives, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, prepared horseradish, celery salt, black pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
2
Using a hand mixer, blend all the ingredients until they are well combined.
3
Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and gather the mixture in the center. Cover and refrigerate for about 10 minutes to firm up slightly.
4
Lay out a large piece of plastic wrap on your work surface.
5
On the plastic wrap, spread out the crumbled bacon and chopped fresh parsley.
6
Remove the chilled cheese mixture from the refrigerator and form it into a ball with your hands.
7
Roll the cheese ball in the bacon and parsley mixture until it is evenly coated on all sides.
8
Tightly wrap the coated cheese ball in the plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
9
When ready to serve, unwrap the cheese ball and place it on a platter. Garnish with a small pickle and olives on a toothpick if desired.
10
Serve with your favorite crackers.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Soften cream cheese at room temperature for at least 1 hour before mixing to ensure a smooth, lump-free texture.
Finely chop olives and drain well to prevent excess moisture, which can make the mixture too wet to hold its shape.
Roll the shaped ball in a coating of crushed crackers, chopped olives, or crispy bacon bits for added texture and visual appeal.
Taste as you mix and adjust Worcestershire, hot sauce, and horseradish to your spice preference—these ingredients vary in intensity by brand.

Substitutions

White cheddar → sharp white cheddar or smoked gouda (for deeper flavor)
Green olives → kalamata olives or pimiento-stuffed olives (changes tang and color)
Prepared horseradish → fresh grated horseradish (stronger; use 1/2 tsp) or omit if unavailable
Hot sauce → sriracha or cayenne pepper (1/4 tsp cayenne for milder heat)