Description
A delightful cheese ball that combines creamy cheese and seasonal pumpkin flavor, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (for coating)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for garnish)
- Crackers or vegetable sticks (for serving)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sharp cheddar, mozzarella, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the cheese mixture into a ball. You might want to wet your hands slightly to help shape it.
- Refrigerate the cheese ball for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once chilled, roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans until fully coated. Serve on a platter, garnished with fresh parsley and drizzled with olive oil, accompanied by crackers or vegetable sticks.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding nutmeg or cinnamon. You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds. Make sure your cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg