Easy Cheese Ball

I love cheese and crackers! They are one of my favorite things to eat for lunch. And when it comes to get-togethers and holiday parties, I always seek out the cheese ball! This easy cheese ball recipe is one of my favorites! I can’t stop eating it, haha.

What can be better than three types of cheese blended together with a few other yummy ingredients? Paired with your favorite crackers, it is a party in your mouth with every bite!

I love how versatile a cheese ball is as well, so many different things you can do with it. Different cheeses you can use, different nuts, and other things to go on the outside. They are so simple to make, no cooking or baking required of any kind. If I can do it, you can do it. Let’s get started!

Ingredients

• 8 oz softened cream cheese 226g
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese mild, medium, or sharp (83g)
• 1 cup shredded Monterey jack or pepper jack cheese 83g
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion 26g (optional)
• 1 tbsp unsalted or salted butter 14g (optional)
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1g
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder 2g
• Other optional spices include paprika seasoning salt, ranch powder
• 1 cup of chopped pecans almond slices, pistachios, or a combination of them all. (125g)
• 1/4 cup bacon bits 55g (optional)

Instructions

1. Put the cheeses, chopped green onion, black pepper, and garlic powder and, any other spices in a food processor, or use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment. Blend until well combined.

1. Once blended scoop it out onto a counter and shape it into a ball with clean hands or wear gloves. Then wrap it with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.

1. When you are ready to serve it, remove it and roll the cheese ball in nuts, bacon bits, more chopped green onion, etc. Then enjoy with your favorite crackers! Super easy right?

Find and print the FULL recipe here on my website: https://inthekitchenwithmatt.com/easy-cheese-ball
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The cheese ball is perfect for people who love eating cheese and crackers like me! haha