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The Cutest Easter Appetizer Ever? Try This Carrot Cheese Ball!
Learn how to make this cute and creamy carrot cheese ball and serve the perfect party appetizer or snack this Easter!
Prep Time
15 mins
Chill Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
10
servings
Calories:
157 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 oz cream cheese softened, in packages
- 1 oz ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cups cheddar cheese finely shredded, sharp
- ½ cup bacon bits
- Curly parsley for carrot greens
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, place the softened cream cheese and ranch seasoning mix.
- Add 1 cup of cheese and the bacon bits, then mix well.
- Chill the mixture for 30 minutes.
- Take the mixture out of the fridge, then shape it into a carrot.
- Cover the cheese ball with the remaining cup of cheese.
- Arrange the bunch of parsley like a carrot top with a stem on a serving platter or tray.
- Set the carrot-shaped cheeseball on top of the parsley.
- Serve with various bite-sized veggies (like celery, carrot slices, cucumber slices, tomatoes, and broccoli florets) and crackers on the side. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Make It Easy: Make sure that the cream cheese you use is at room temperature before starting the recipe, as this makes it easier to work with.
- Fresh Goes Better: As much as possible, use freshly shredded cheddar cheese instead of pre-packaged ones for better texture and flavor.
- Balance the Flavors: If the dip tastes too rich, consider adding a splash of lemon juice or Worcestershire sauce to balance it out.
- Take Your Time: If possible, keep the cheese mixture in the fridge for longer than 30 minutes, even overnight. This would help the flavors meld well together and make it easier for you to form a carrot shape.
- Get Creative: You can mold the carrot cheeseball into other shapes depending on the occasion! Create a bunny, an Easter egg, a pumpkin for Halloween, a stocking for Christmas, etc.
Nutrition Information
Calories
157kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
570mg
(24%)
Potassium
35mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
229IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
172mg
(17%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 570mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 229IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.