Description
A delightful cheese ball that is easy to make and perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball.
- Roll the cheese ball in chopped nuts to coat.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- You can substitute cream cheese with a low-fat version for a lighter option.
- Try different cheeses like goat cheese or feta for a unique flavor.
- Adjust the herbs and spices to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheese ball, appetizer, easy recipe