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Almond cheese ball recipe with crackers on a cutting board.

Cheese Ball Recipe

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
This is the best Cheese Ball Recipe for holiday parties. No Christmas or New Year's Eve party is complete without a classic cheese ball served with crackers!
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature (1 brick)
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise store-bought or homemade
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried chives or ¼ cup minced fresh chives
  • ½ cup salted and roasted sliced almonds or chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Mix all of the ingredients except for the nuts in a food processor or with a stand mixer until smooth.
    ½ cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, 8 ounces cream cheese, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon dried chives
  • Wrap in plastic wrap and form into a ball.
  • Refrigerate the cheese ball at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
  • Roll in the toasted nuts and serve!
    ½ cup salted and roasted sliced almonds

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Notes

  • Feel free to use your favorite types of cheeses to make it your own!
  • The cream cheese must be at room temperature or it will not mix smoothly.
  • Don't skip the crunchy coating; it provides a great contrast to the creamy spread.
  • Try shaping your cheese ball into a football, pumpkin, Christmas tree, or log!
  • Serve at room temperature for the best results.
Storage: Store this cheese ball tightly wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 4 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 189mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 709IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 0.4mg