Description
A festive Halloween cheese ball perfect for parties. It is easy to make and a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped black olives
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Pretzel sticks or crackers, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, green onions, black olives, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Mix well until everything is fully combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Before serving, coat the cheese ball with additional shredded cheese or chopped nuts, if desired.
- Serve with pretzel sticks or crackers.
Notes
- You can substitute any shredded cheese you like.
- Add a dash of hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Make ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of cheese ball
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg