Shrimp Cheese Ball

Name: Shrimp Cheese Ball
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 16 people
Ingredients: 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 1 small lemon; 1 package (12 ounces) frozen cooked small shrimp; 1 ½ cups (169.5 g) mozzarella cheese; ½ cup (50 g) parmesan cheese; ⅓ cup (16 g) chives; crackers or crostini

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Prep Time
10 mins
Chilling Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings
16 people
Calories
192 kcal
Course
Appetizer

Shrimp Cheese Ball

Iris Hanson

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This Shrimp Cheese Ball is a savory appetizer that combines the creamy richness of cream cheese with the flavors of shrimp and mozzarella cheese. Then, the ball is rolled into a topping of parmesan cheese and chives making it an irresistible addition to any party spread!

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Ingredients

Servings

Cheese Ball

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 small lemon, juiced (about 1 tablespoon)
1 package (12 ounces) frozen cooked small shrimp, peeled, deveined, thawed, chopped
1 ½ cups (169.5 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded

Topping

½ cup (50 g) parmesan cheese, finely shredded
⅓ cup (16 g) chives, finely diced
crackers or crostini, for serving

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Instructions

Cheese Ball

In a medium bowl mix together the cream cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, shrimp, and mozzarella.
Set out a 10×10-inch piece of plastic wrap.
Using a spatula, form the cream cheese mixture into a ball. Grease your hands with butter or oil to prevent sticking (or use plastic wrap) and pick up the cream cheese mixture.
Place the cheeseball onto the sheet of plastic wrap. Bring together the edges of the plastic wrap to seal the cheeseball. This should form a ball. Smooth out bumps as needed.
Place the wrapped cheese ball into a bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour, or up to overnight.

Topping

On a plate or shallow bowl, combine parmesan cheese and chives.
Remove the chilled cheese ball from the plastic wrap. Roll it in the mixture until evenly coated on all sides, gently pressing it onto the cheese ball.
Serve with crackers or crostini.