Description
A creamy and flavorful cheese ball perfect for any gathering or snack time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g cream cheese (softened at room temperature)
- 150 g shredded sharp cheddar cheese (for flavor and meltability)
- to taste salt (optional, adjust as needed)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional, adds depth)
- 2 tbsp chopped herbs (such as chives, parsley, or paprika)
- 100 g toasted nuts (finely chopped, like almonds or pecans)
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl and stir until smooth and creamy, with no lumps.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the cream cheese and mix well, ensuring the cheeses are evenly combined.
- Stir in a pinch of salt and a splash of Worcestershire sauce, then add your chopped herbs for flavor. Mix everything thoroughly until well incorporated.
- Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up, making it easier to shape.
- Once chilled, scoop the mixture with a spoon or scoop and gently roll it between your hands to form a smooth, round ball about the size of a tennis ball.
- Pour the toasted nuts onto a plate and roll the cheese ball in them, pressing gently so the coating sticks evenly all over.
- Wrap the coated cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap again and refrigerate for another 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Remove the cheese ball from the fridge, let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes, then serve with crackers, baguette slices, or veggie sticks for a perfect snack.
Notes
- Allow the cheese ball to sit out for a bit before serving for better spreadability.
- This recipe can be customized with different herbs and spices according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg