Description
Celebrating spring festivities, this Easter Cheese Ball brings delightful creamy textures and festive flavors to your holiday gathering. Guests will savor each delectable bite of this quick and charming appetizer that delivers delicious comfort with minimal preparation effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cheeses:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) chopped green onions
- Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Coating:
- 1 cup (100 grams) crushed crackers (for topping)
Instructions
- Thoroughly blend softened cream cheese with sharp cheddar and zesty ranch seasoning in a spacious mixing bowl until uniformly combined.
- Gently mold the cheese mixture into a compact, symmetrical sphere using clean hands, ensuring smooth surface and consistent shape.
- Create a crispy exterior by carefully rolling the cheese ball through finely crushed crackers, applying gentle pressure to achieve an even, complete coating.
- Refrigerate the prepared cheese ball for approximately 30 minutes, allowing the texture to solidify and flavors to meld together.
- Once chilled, optionally enhance visual appeal by delicately sprinkling chopped fresh parsley across the surface for a vibrant garnish.
- Present the cheese ball alongside an assortment of crisp crackers, raw vegetable sticks, or crunchy chips, inviting guests to scoop and savor the creamy, tangy appetizer.
Notes
- Keep cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother texture.
- Crush crackers finely for a more even and consistent coating on the cheese ball.
- Add extra herbs like chives or dill for a more complex flavor profile.
- Make ahead and refrigerate for up to 3 days, allowing flavors to meld together perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 244 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 422 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 42 mg