Description
Indulge in the ultimate cheese ball experience, where creamy textures and savory flavors combine to create a delightful appetizer perfect for any gathering. This crowd-pleaser is a blend of rich cream cheese and sharp cheddar, enhanced with garlic and fresh green onions. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy night in, this cheese ball will steal the show and keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (preferably aged)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup chopped green onions (white and green parts)
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (toasted)
- 1 tsp paprika or Italian herbs
Instructions
- Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and shredded cheddar until smooth.
- Stir in garlic powder and chopped green onions until well mixed.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using clean hands or gloves for hygiene.
- Roll the cheese ball in chopped nuts on parchment paper until fully coated.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to meld flavors.
- Serve chilled on a decorative platter with crackers or veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg