BEST Cheeseball
Our Best Cheeseball recipe is an easy appetizer for any gathering. Make in minutes and serve with buttery crackers, pita chips, or your favorite bread. If you're a cheese lover, you'll love this pineapple cheeseball, beef cheeseball, instant pot vegan queso, melting pot cheese fondue, or these mini cheeseballs.
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 109kcal
Cost: $7
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon onion chopped finely
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon chives or green onions
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1 tablespoon organic mayonnaise
- 4 ounces can baby shrimp (drained) or crumbled cooked bacon
- 1/2 cup Crushed nuts of your choice I like pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Mix everything together in a large bowl
- Crush nuts on wax paper
- Roll the cheese ball into nuts until completely covered
- Refrigerate overnight
- Remove from the refrigerator at least 10 minutes before serving
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Notes
Pro tip: Next time you need to chop nuts, place them in a blender for a food processor for a quick and easy way to chop them!
Make ahead, storage, and freezing instructions
How to make ahead: I recommend making this cheeseball the day or night before and storing in the fridge until you're ready to serve. This extra chill time allows all the flavors to mend together. How to store: Store this cheeseball wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the fridge. It will stay good for up to a week. Can you freeze cream cheese balls? Yes, you can freeze this easy cheeseball wrapped in a piece of plastic wrap or stored in an airtight container. Do note, that cheese has a tendency to dry out after it has been frozen so serve fresh for best results.Recipe variations
- Omit the shrimp - With that being said, if you don't like shrimp, crispy BACON works great! Just cook it up and crumble then add it in place of the shrimp.
- A little kick - Diced jalapeños, a pinch of cayenne pepper, and/or a splash of hot sauce
- Sweet and Savory - Dried cranberries, a drizzle of honey, and a handful of chopped rosemary gives this cheeseball a sweet and savory flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 324IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg