Description
This Ornament Cheese Ball Trio features three delicious cheese balls made from cream cheese, cheddar, and blue cheese, each uniquely coated with nuts, dried cranberries, fresh parsley, or paprika. Perfect as festive appetizers, these cheese balls require no cooking and are ideal for holiday gatherings or casual snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Coatings
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon paprika
Instructions
- Combine the Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled blue cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce together until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
- Shape into Balls: Divide the combined cheese mixture evenly into three portions. Using your hands, shape each portion into a smooth, round ball.
- Coat Each Cheese Ball: Roll each cheese ball in your choice of coating: chopped nuts, dried cranberries, fresh parsley, or paprika, ensuring the entire surface is evenly covered for a festive look and added texture.
- Chill: Wrap each coated cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the cheese balls to firm up.
- Serve: Unwrap the cheese balls and serve them on a platter with crackers or fresh bread for a delightful appetizer that will impress your guests.
Notes
- Make the cheese balls ahead of time to allow the flavors to develop fully.
- Use gloves when shaping the cheese balls to keep them neat and avoid sticky hands.
- For a different twist, try other coatings like chopped fresh herbs, smoked paprika, or finely diced bell peppers.
- Serve these cheese balls with a variety of crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetables for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
