Description
This festive Christmas Cheese Ball is the ultimate appetizer for your holiday celebrations! Creamy and savory with a hint of sweetness, it’s adorned with crunchy nuts and fresh herbs, making it a visually stunning centerpiece. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, this cheese ball is sure to become a crowd favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz soft cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp dried parsley or chives
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (toasted)
- Crackers or fresh veggies for serving
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar until smooth.
- Add garlic powder and herbs, mixing until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using clean hands.
- Roll the cheese ball in chopped nuts until fully coated.
- Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg