Easy Cheese Ball Recipe
A Cheese Ball is the perfect party appetizer! Check out this easy cheese ball recipe that you can customize with your favorite flavor combinations.
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Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
Basic Savory Cheese Ball
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese 4 ounces shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella or white cheddar 2 ounces shredded
- 1/8 cup green onion sliced thin
- 1/4 cup white onion chopped fine
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 dash Tabasco sauce or other hot sauce
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheese, onion, and spices.
- Mix to combine.
- Place the mixture on some plastic wrap.
- Bring the sides up and twist to form into a ball.
- Chill for 30 minutes or up to 3 days.
- When ready to serve, remove plastic and roll in coating.
- Place on a serving tray and add crackers.
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Notes
- Bring the cream cheese to room temperature for better mixing
- Shred your own cheese from a block for a creamier texture.
- Warm up the outside of your cheese ball mixture in your hands so the toppings stick easier when coating.
- If topping with crunchy items like pretzel, wait until last minute so they don't get soggy.
- Place your cheese ball on a small piece of parchment paper when serving for easier clean up.
- Make it vegan using vegan cheese or cashew cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 588IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 0.2mg