Description
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this Irresistible Christmas Cheese Ball, a creamy and savory treat that’s sure to impress. Made with rich cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and fragrant herbs, this cheese ball is rolled in crunchy nuts and colorful peppers for a festive touch. Perfect for pairing with crackers or fresh veggies, it’s a delightful appetizer that captures the spirit of the season in just five effortless steps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp dried parsley
- 2 tbsp dried dill
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Stir in the dried parsley and dill until evenly combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Prepare by chopping the red bell pepper and nuts on separate plates.
- Roll the chilled cheese ball in chopped nuts first, then in red bell pepper until fully coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg