Creamy Garlic Herb Cheese Ball
A smooth and flavorful cheese ball combining cream cheese, sharp cheddar, garlic, and fresh herbs. Perfect for parties and quick entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dill weed, dried or fresh
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts), for coating (optional)
- Crackers or sliced baguette, for serving
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese by leaving it out at room temperature for about 30 minutes or microwave for 10 seconds without melting.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Mix with a hand mixer on low speed or stir vigorously with a spoon until creamy and well combined (3-5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped chives, dill weed, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to distribute evenly. If mixture is too stiff, add an extra tablespoon of sour cream.
- Scoop the cheese mixture onto plastic wrap and shape into a ball about 4 inches in diameter. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- While chilling, finely chop nuts and optionally mix with extra chopped herbs. Spread on a plate.
- Remove chilled cheese ball from fridge, unwrap, and roll gently but firmly in the nut and herb mixture until fully coated.
- Place coated cheese ball on a serving plate and chill for another 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh veggies.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth blending. Fresh herbs are preferred over dried for better flavor and color. Chill the cheese ball well to firm up and meld flavors. Wet hands slightly when rolling to prevent sticking. Nuts can be substituted with chopped herbs, bacon bits, or crushed crackers for coating. For gluten-free serving, use gluten-free crackers or veggie sticks. Worcestershire sauce can be omitted or replaced with soy sauce or tamari for vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/12th
- Calories: 120
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0.3
- Protein: 5
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