Description
This easy cheese ball recipe is perfect for any gathering! It’s creamy, flavorful, and can be made in just 10 minutes. Serve it with crackers or veggies for a delicious appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or chives) for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled blue cheese (if using), green onions, nuts, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Once chilled, remove from the fridge and roll the cheese ball in fresh herbs or additional chopped nuts for garnish.
- Serve with crackers, bread, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite herbs and spices.
- This cheese ball can be made a day ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 40
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