Thanksgiving Cheese Ball
Create a memorable appetizer this holiday season with our Thanksgiving Cheese Ball! This delightful blend of creamy cheeses, fresh herbs, and a crunchy nut coating is not just perfect for Thanksgiving but will impress guests at any gathering. Easy to prepare and customizable, this cheese ball offers a burst of flavors that everyone will love—from kids to adults. Pair it with crackers, fresh veggies, or sliced bread, and watch it disappear in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- After chilling, roll the cheese ball in the chopped nuts until fully coated.
- Serve on a platter with crackers and fresh vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 101
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 179mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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