Cheese Ball
This homemade cheese ball is exactly the kind of party appetizer that will have people crowding around it at your next gathering.
Servings 24
Calories 104kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened (2 blocks)
- 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated – not the pre-shredded type
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley finely chopped
Coating/Rolling
- ¼ cup walnuts finely chopped
- ¼ cup bacon cooked crispy - chopped
- ¼ cup green onions finely chopped
Instructions
- Add the softened cream cheese to a mixing bowl and fold it with a spatula until smooth.
- Add the cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder and fresh parsley, fold together until well combined.
- Combine the chopped walnuts, bacon, and green onions on a plate or cutting board.
- Shape cheese ball filling mixture into a ball and then roll it in the walnuts mixture to cover. Use your hands to evenly distribute the coating mixture over the surface of the cheese ball.
- Wrap the cheeseball in plastic wrap and refrigerate to allow it to firm up before serving.
- Refrigerate it for up to 2 weeks, it can be stored in the freezer for up to 1-3 months if also wrapped in aluminum foil.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 0.1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 1g