Ultimate Party Snack: Easy Cheese Ball Recipe

Welcome to our kitchen, where we’re about to embark on a delicious culinary journey! If you’re looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer that will impress your guests, look no further than our ultimate cheese ball recipe. Perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to casual get-togethers, this cheese ball is a savory delight that’s sure to be a hit. In this post, we’ll guide you through the simple steps to create a delectable cheese ball that’s creamy, flavorful, and perfect for pairing with your favorite crackers or veggies. Get ready to add a new favorite to your recipe collection—let’s dive into the cheesy goodness

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 16 oz cream cheese, room temp
• 1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• salt and pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder

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So love to make those cheese balls .. There are so many verities you can make.. It all depends what you have on hand

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You can add all of your favorites into it like

• bacon
• pickles
• dried chopped fruits

I have made them all .. At times you I even used flavored cream cheese as a base and added more goodies to it. My favorite base cream cheese is Chive and Onion CREAM CHEESE

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Mix your basic cheese ball recipe

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add your favorite grated cheese and mix all super good

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I usually like to transfer my cheese ball into saran wrap ,form a ball and cool for couple of hours it before adding a final steps

Ideas How to Shape a Cheese Ball-

You don’t have to limit yourself to only a classic cheese ball shape (as we have in this recipe). Here are some other creative ideas for shaping the cheese ball. The décor can vary, depending on the shape and event-

• SPORTS- An oval football for football parties, or a basketball for finals, etc.
• FALL- A pumpkin for fall parties.
• CHRISTMAS- A reindeer, snowman, wreath or tree for Christmas.
• THANKSGIVING- A turkey for around Thanksgiving theme.
• LOG- You can also just shape the mixture into a log instead of a ball for any occasion.

You could just garnish your cheese ball only on the top but covering all looks so good ..It is all up to you ! You can even add walnuts to it ! why not

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Ideas How to Shape a Cheese Ball-

You don’t have to limit yourself to only a classic cheese ball shape (as we have in this recipe). Here are some other creative ideas for shaping the cheese ball. The décor can vary, depending on the shape and event-

• SPORTS- An oval football for football parties, or a basketball for finals, etc.
• FALL- A pumpkin for fall parties.
• CHRISTMAS- A reindeer, snowman, wreath or tree for Christmas.
• THANKSGIVING- A turkey for around Thanksgiving theme.
• LOG- You can also just shape the mixture into a log instead of a ball for any occasion.

What to Serve with a Cheese Ball:

Cheese balls are classically served with crackers of choice, but they can be served with so many different sides. Here are some other serving options for a cheese ball.

• Vegetables (carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes or celery)
• Pretzels or Pretzel Crisps
• Bagels if serving for brunch
• Crostini
• Pita chips
• Salami or turkey
• Tortilla chips
• Your favorite crackers
• Olives or roasted peppers