Description
A festive and flavorful cheese ball perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese and cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Add green onions, walnuts, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball or log.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, roll the cheese ball in chopped walnuts and cranberries if using.
- Serve with crackers or bread.
Notes
- For a different flavor, try adding herbs like dill or chives.
- Make ahead and store in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: christmas cheese ball, holiday appetizer, cheese spread