Trio of Herb, Nut, and Spice-Crusted Cheese Balls
A festive cheese ball recipe that combines creaminess with crunch, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped herbs (e.g., parsley, chives, dill)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts, almonds)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes or mixed spices for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese, mixing until well blended.
- Add the chopped herbs, nuts, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the cheese mixture. Stir until fully incorporated.
- Divide the mixture into three equal portions and shape each into a ball.
- Roll each cheese ball in red pepper flakes or mixed spices to create a festive crust.
- Place the cheese balls on a serving platter and decorate to resemble ornaments.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 120 minutes before serving.
Notes
These cheese balls can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg