Herb Cheese Ball
/Before elaborate charcuterie boards became the star of every appetizer spread, the humble cheese ball was the staple of entertaining. Whip together this herb cheese ball for a no-fuss spread that’s as delicious as it is nostalgic.
What makes our herb cheese ball extra delicious:
All the creamy cheesiness.
Our herb cheese ball recipe features cream cheese, sour cream and shredded cheddar — an ultra-cheesy combo for one delicious appetizer.
Two-for-one spices.
The spice mixture four our herb cheese ball calls for 1 tablespoon of our Vegetable Dip Mix. This mixture of dried herbs and spices is super versatile — use it to make a creamy dip for veggies or as seasoning for cheesy recipes like this one.
Easy to make.
There’s no cooking required to make a classic cheese ball. Just combine the ingredients and refrigerate.
What to pair with your herb cheese ball:
Raw veggies (celery sticks, baby carrots, bell pepper slices, snow peas, broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, cucumber slices)
Crackers
Pretzels
Toasted baguette slices
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Herb Cheese Ball
Start to finish: Active: 15 minutes | Inactive: 4 hours
Impresses: 8
Ingredients
1 8-ounce block cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar
1 tablespoon Vegetable Dip Mix
½ cup walnuts, finely chopped, divided
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Method
In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar, Vegetable Dip Mix and ¼ cup walnuts. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours. When ready to serve, shape into a ball and roll in remaining ¼ cup walnuts and fresh parsley. Serve with crackers and vegetables.