Description
Delightful little bites of creamy cheeseball goodness coated with crunchy nuts and aromatic herbs, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese (cheddar or gouda)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Chives, chopped
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Nuts (pecans, almonds, or walnuts), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Bacon bits or dried fruit for coating
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese and shredded cheese until smooth. Add minced garlic, chopped herbs, and seasonings, mixing well.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about an hour.
- Form bite-sized balls (about one inch in diameter) using a small scoop or your hands.
- Roll each cheeseball in nuts or coatings.
- Refrigerate for another 30 minutes to set the flavors and shape.
- Serve on a platter with toothpicks or small skewers.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with additional herbs or flavors for a gourmet twist. Avoid skipping chilling for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheeseball, appetizer, party food, snacks, vegetarian, easy recipes