The Nerdy Gourmet

Party Cheese Balls

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This recipe is the perfect base for all of your cheese ball needs. Go crazy mixing cheeses and outer coatings! Featured here are: Goat Cheese and Pistachio, Sharp Cheddar and Dill, and Feta with Red Pepper and Pecans.ย 

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Party Cheese Ball

This recipe is the ultimate base to all your cheeseball appetizer needs.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword cheese
Prep Time 20 minutes
chilling time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 91kcal
Author The Nerdy Gourmet

Ingredients

Cheese Ball

  • 16 oz cream cheese
  • 2 cups freshly shredded cheese sharp cheddar, gouda, goat, feta
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tsp fresh chives chopped
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ground pepper

Cheese Ball Coating Ideas

  • 1/2 cup pistachios chopped
  • 1/4 cup dill fresh, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper diced and patted dry

Instructions

  • Place all cheese ball ingredients in a food processor. Blend until smooth.
  • Divide mixture into thirds and wrap each in seran wrap. I like to chill for 30 minutes then shape into balls and coat with nuts, herbs or vegetables.
  • Chill at least 30 more minutes. Serve with crackers and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 491IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg

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