Gouda Cheese Ball Recipe - Get Fresh Cheese from Sam's Club

I'm sure you've heard people from Wisconsin labeled "Cheese Heads" before. Isn't that what the Packers are partly famous for, the big slice of cheese that fans wear on their head? Well the label definitely fits for me, besides of course actually wearing that big ugly hunk of cheese! I am a lover of all things cheese!

That's why I am very excited to share this news with you. Sam's Club now carries 24 internationally acclaimed varieties of cheese in the the fresh department! Some of those cheeses include Mario Batali Organic Parmigiano Reggiano, Blue Stilton and DaVinci Gouda just to name a few.

I had the chance to sample a whole bunch of these cheeses and let me tell you, they are delicious! I even made some yummy recipes and have one to share with you! I chose the Gouda Cheese Ball because it's perfect for this time of year. I don't know about you, but I'm always on the lookout for quick and easy fixes for entertaining and this cheese ball is just that and is sure to be a hit! I served mine with Sociable crackers, YUM!

Now I don't have a picture to share and I know that just totally sucks! This really is a super easy and self explanatory recipe though, so you'll do fine if you try to make it at home!

Gouda Cheese Ball

• 8 oz soft cream cheese
• 2 1/2 cups shredded Gouda cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
• 1/4 cup sliced sun dried tomatoes in oil {drained}
• minced garlic {whatever you like for taste}
  
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• crackers

Mix {soft} cream cheese and Gouda cheese until well blended. Stir in chives, tomatoes and minced garlic. Shape mixture into a large ball and roll in parsley. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm. Serve with crackers. I used Sociable crackers, but you can use any kind.

This recipe was a big hit with all of my guests and it's great as an Hors d'œuvre. Who doesn't like to munch on cheese?!

Sam's Club just launched a Facebook app where you can learn about all of the additional cheeses they have to offer. You can even enter to win a trip to Paris {Just promise to take me with you, m'kay?}! You can also check out some great cheese recipes from the other Sharing the Savings bloggers! Make sure to check it out, because I heard all about some of the yummy recipes when I was in Bentonville!

Also, make sure to stop by the Fall Harvest site for information on the cheese entertainment, great recipes and Oktoberfest beers among other great info. There are some great ideas to help make your Fall Harvest parties a success!

Sam’s Club provided me with monetary compensation for my participation in the featured cheeses campaign. Opinions expressed are my own or my families and are not influenced by any form of compensation. Take it or leave it. Click here to view my full acknowledgment policy.