What’s in a Cheese Ball?
This cheese ball recipe utilizes a blend of many cheeses to create a soft, cheesy, flavorful mix. After forming the cheese into a ball, you roll on the toasted almonds or pecans for that beautifully crunchy outside layer. Yum!
Cheese: A blend of extra-sharp cheddar cheese, Mexican cheese blend, and cream cheese makes this cheese ball super creamy and cheesy! Mayonnaise: Helps make the cheese ball smooth, rich, and creamy. Garlic + Onion Powder: Adds an earthy flavor and a pungent aroma. Chives: Dried or fresh chives add a pop of color and herbaceousness. Nuts: Sliced almonds or chopped pecans make the perfect crunchy coating for this cheese ball!
Pro Tip: Try shaping your cheese ball into a football, pumpkin, Christmas tree, or log!
Variations on a Cheeseball
There are so many ways you can get creative with your cheese ball. Use your favorite blend of cheeses to get the flavor just how you like it. Colby jack, Monterey jack, mozzarella, Swiss, gouda, or even blue cheese or feta all work well. Try adding a bit of your favorite seasoning blend, like Italian, herbs de Provence, or everything bagel! You can even add in some dried cranberries or bits of bacon to the outside layer if you want to get creative. Serve one of these and you will have a bunch of happy guests!
How to Store
You can store your cheese ball in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Just wrap it in plastic wrap.
How to Freeze
If you want to freeze this cheese ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, then a layer of aluminum foil, then store it inside two Ziplock bags. You can freeze it for up to 4 months, so you can save it for a future party.
Serving Suggestions
A cheese ball is such an easy thing to make, and it’s absolutely delicious! Serve it on a cheeseboard (next to Boursin and pimento cheese) with an array of crackers (try my Mexican spice cheese crackers!), chips, pretzels, and vegetables, and everyone will devour it in a flash. It’s the most classic holiday appetizer!
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