When I was young.  I always remember there being “pre dinner snacks”. for the holidays.  And there was always a cheese ball. Yes. I said cheese ball. What I never knew was my great grandmother made them. 

The recipe is slightly disturbing, but when I think of it. Times back then were so hard and you had to make do with what you had. And what you did not.  So leaving cheese out all night makes sense for this recipe. Living through the great depression made her so strong. Or stronger, holding her faith and family tight.

She finally taught me how she made them. When I was 20!!! And begrudgingly gave me her recipe. 

Printable Cheese Ball Recipe

We were blessed to have 5 generations of us until 2018 when great grandma Frieda went to be with her savior at the age of 96.  She was and is still a blessing to our family.