Green Goddess Cheese Ball
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4.8
Green Goddess Cheese Ball
Description
The recipe for Green Goddess Cheese Ball starts by blending cream cheese with finely grated white cheddar and Parmesan to form a creamy base. Fresh chopped herbs and chives add brightness and herbal notes, tempered with garlic powder, salt, and pepper for seasoning. After mixing, the cheese blend is chilled briefly, then shaped into either a ball or decorative form and rolled in more herbs and chopped pecans to add texture and flavor contrast. The whole pecan on top serves as a garnish and adds a visual focal point. This cheese ball is best served chilled alongside a variety of dippers like crackers or fresh vegetables. Chilling the mixture helps it firm up for easier shaping and improves the melding of flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 (8-ounce) cream cheese softened, blocks
- 2 cups White Cheddar Cheese finely grated
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- 1/2 cup parsley chopped, fresh
- 1/4 cup basil chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons oregano fresh, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons pecans chopped
- 1 pecan for topping, whole
- 3 tablespoons chives chopped
Instructions
- Place the cream cheese in the bowl of your food processor and blend until creamy. Pulse in the white cheddar and parmesan.
- Toss the chopped herbs and chives together. Add most of them to the food processor, leaving about 2 tablespoons out to coat the outside of the cheese ball. Add in the garlic powder, salt and pepper. Blend until combined.
- Scoop the mixture out with a spatula. I like to scoop it into a piece of plastic wrap. Wrap it up and refrigerate it for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, you can form it into a tree-like shape (if you wish!) or form it into a ball. Roll it in the herbs and chopped pecans. You can either wrap it back up (depending on how long you will keep it in the fridge) or place it on a plate. You want to refrigerate it for 30 more minutes before serving.
- Before serving, add a whole pecan on top. Serve with crackers, pretzels, pita chips - or any veggies of your choice!
Notes
- Prepare the cheese ball up to two days in advance for convenience; omit the herb coating until right before serving.
- Fresh herbs should be chopped just before rolling the cheese ball to preserve their flavor and appearance.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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