Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this creamy and flavorful Christmas Cheese Ball. Perfect for gatherings, this delightful appetizer combines rich cream cheese and sharp cheddar, accented with crunchy nuts and fresh herbs. Serve it chilled alongside an array of crackers and veggies for a crowd-pleasing treat that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (toasted)
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme or parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Assorted crackers and fresh veggies for dipping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar until smooth.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, chopped nuts, and fresh herbs; mix well to combine.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using plastic wrap to hold its form; seal tightly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Unwrap and serve on a platter surrounded by crackers and veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg