Description
Discover the festive delight of Ornament Cheese Ball Trio, a perfect appetizer for your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Assorted crackers and vegetable sticks for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled blue cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Divide the mixture into three equal portions.
- For each portion, shape it into a ball. Wrap each cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once chilled, remove the cheese balls from the refrigerator. Roll one cheese ball in chopped pecans, another in dried cranberries, and leave the third plain or roll it in fresh parsley for garnish.
- Arrange the cheese balls on a serving platter and serve with assorted crackers and vegetable sticks.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the cheese mixture.
- Substitute the blue cheese with feta or goat cheese for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Ornament Cheese Ball Trio, festive appetizer, holiday cheese ball