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Cheese Ball with Walnuts

The Ultimate Cheese Ball with Walnuts: A Crowd-Pleasing Appetizer That Never Fails


  • Author: Michael
  • Total Time: 10 mins + chilling
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A creamy, flavorful appetizer rolled in crunchy walnuts — perfect for parties.


Ingredients

Scale

2 blocks cream cheese (softened)

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

1 cup chopped toasted walnuts

Salt and black pepper to taste


Instructions

1. Beat cream cheese and cheddar until smooth.

2. Mix in garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper.

3. Shape mixture into a ball using plastic wrap.

4. Chill for 1–2 hours until firm.

5. Roll cheese ball in toasted walnuts.

6. Serve with crackers or veggies.

Notes

Make ahead up to 2 days in advance.

Swap walnuts for pecans or almonds.

Freeze uncoated cheese ball for up to 1 month.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tbsp
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: Cheese Ball with Walnuts, appetizer, party food