Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Easy Cheese Ball, a creamy and tangy appetizer that’s sure to impress at any gathering. With its rich, cheesy base rolled in crunchy nuts and aromatic herbs, it’s the perfect complement to your favorite crackers or fresh veggies. Easy to make and customizable, this cheese ball will have your guests coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and green onions. Mix until well blended.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands or create two smaller balls.
- Roll the cheese ball in chopped nuts until fully coated.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up before serving.
- Serve chilled with an assortment of crackers, veggie sticks, or fruit slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball portion (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg