Quick and Delicious Cheese Ball Varieties

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Ingredients:

Base Cheese Mixture:

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Cheese Ball Flavors:

  1. Classic Herb:
    • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
    • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
    • 2 tablespoons chopped dill
  2. Spicy Jalapeño:
    • ¼ cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • Crushed tortilla chips for coating
  3. Cranberry Pecan:
    • ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped
    • ½ cup pecans, chopped
  4. Bacon and Chive:
    • ½ cup cooked, crumbled bacon
    • 2 tablespoons chopped chives

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
  2. Divide the base mixture into 4 equal portions.
  3. Mix the flavor-specific ingredients into each portion to create 4 different varieties.
  4. Roll each cheese ball into a smooth sphere and coat the exterior with the suggested toppings (e.g., herbs, tortilla chips, pecans, or bacon).
  5. Wrap each cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
  6. Serve with crackers, breadsticks, or vegetable sticks.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Chill Time: 2 hours | Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Kcal: 140 kcal per serving (based on 1-ounce serving) | Servings: 16 servings per ball

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