Description
Bring the flavors of Thanksgiving to your appetizer spread with this delightful Thanksgiving Cheese Ball! This easy-to-make masterpiece features a creamy blend of cheeses infused with fresh herbs, all enveloped in a crunchy coating of toasted nuts. Perfect for holiday gatherings, parties, or casual get-togethers, this cheese ball is bound to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- In a shallow bowl, place the chopped pecans or walnuts. Unwrap the chilled cheese ball and roll it in the nut mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Serve on a platter with crackers, sliced bread, and fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 28g
- Calories: 106
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 204mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 22mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider incorporating different herbs like chives or dill. Make this cheese ball up to two days in advance for easy entertaining.