Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Cheddar Cheese Ball 3.2 (26) 2 Reviews By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 31, 2020 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 15 Covered with poppy seeds, this ebony-and-orange cheese ball makes a scrumptious Halloween party snack. Shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream, dry sherry, and butter are whipped in a food processor, then transferred to a large bowl to chill until firm. Ingredients 1 ¼ pounds extra-sharp cheddar, shredded 1 cup sour cream ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted ⅓ cup dry sherry 1 ¼ teaspoons coarse salt Pinch of cayenne pepper ⅓ cup poppy seeds Directions Process all ingredients except poppy seeds in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl lined with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Unmold onto a plate. Press poppy seeds evenly over surface, rounding top. Print