Description
Cheese balls are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining creamy cheese with crunchy nuts and zesty flavors in a delightful bite-sized snack. Perfect for any gathering, these delectable appetizers can be whipped up in under 30 minutes, making them a go-to choice for holidays, game nights, and celebrations. Customize to your taste by adding herbs or spices for an extra kick. Get ready to impress your guests with this simple yet flavorful recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (toasted)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Optional: Crackers or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar until well blended.
- Stir in chopped green onions, garlic powder, and onion powder. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
- Scoop about two tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a golf ball-sized shape.
- Roll each ball in chopped nuts until fully coated.
- Place on a serving platter and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg