Garlic Cheese Ball
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4.8
Garlic Cheese Ball
Description
The Garlic Cheese Ball melds cream cheese with garlic, sour cream, Parmesan, and Italian shredded cheese, enriched with Italian seasoning for a balanced flavor. The mixture is chilled to develop firm texture, then shaped into a ball and rolled in finely chopped walnuts or pecans, offering a crunchy outer layer. Serving this spread chilled ensures a creamy interior with a nutty exterior, making it suitable for appetizers or snacks. It pairs well with crackers or crisp vegetables, providing a combination of creamy, tangy, and savory notes accented by a fresh garlic undertone.
Using full-fat cream cheese and sour cream is recommended to maintain the intended texture and firmness of the ball, as lower-fat versions may result in a softer consistency. The preparation involves mixing all ingredients smoothly and chilling to set before rolling in nuts and serving.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly shredded
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese or mozzarella cheese, Italian
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 to 1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to mix the cream cheese until it is smooth. Add the garlic, sour cream, cheeses and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined. Chill for 1-2 hours. 8 ounces cream cheese, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup Italian shredded cheese, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Place the chopped nuts on a plate. Form the cheese mixture into a ball, then roll the ball in the chopped pecans until the outside of the cheese ball is completely covered. 1/2 to 1 cup chopped walnuts
- Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator until serving.
- Serve with crackers or veggies such as celery,
Notes
- Full-fat cream cheese and sour cream give the cheese ball a firmer texture than lower-fat options.
- Chill the mixture for 1 to 2 hours before shaping and rolling in nuts to help it firm up.
- Serve chilled with crackers or vegetables such as celery for a complementary crisp texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 90mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 255IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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