Ornament Cheese Ball Trio
A festive trio of cheese balls that combines bold flavors and textures, making a beautiful centerpiece for any holiday gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon paprika
Instructions
- Combine the cheeses: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well until smooth.
- Portion the cheese mixture: Divide the mixture into three equal portions and shape each portion into a ball.
- Coat your cheese balls: Coat each cheese ball with chopped nuts, dried cranberries, fresh parsley, or paprika as desired for a colorful and flavorful finish.
- Wrap and chill: Wrap each cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 120 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to blend beautifully.
- Serve with enjoyment: Serve with your favorite crackers and enjoy the cheers of your happy guests!
Notes
These cheese balls can be made a day or two in advance. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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