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Garden Herb Cheese Ball

April 11, 2016 by Mirlandra 12 Comments

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This easy cheese ball takes 15 minutes and is full of fresh flavor.  The combo of sharp cheddar, herbs and smoked almonds is perfection. It never fails to be the hit of a party. 

A gray farmhouse table is set with a big classic cheese ball on a white plate. The cheese ball is rolled in crushed smoked almonds and there are ritz crackers handy.

 

Somewhere during my 2nd trimester of pregnancy I fell in love with cheese balls.  I was at a friend’s house one day and she made one from a gourmet mix for a snack.  We. Ate. The. Entire. Thing.

She had never made one from scratch and I could not imagine buying a mix so I hit the kitchen determined to make the perfect cheese ball.  It took a few tries but I did and this is it.  You will never need another cheese ball recipe!

I took this cheese ball to multiple parties throughout the fall and it was always a runaway hit.  I suggest doubling or quadrupling the recipe if you plan to serve a big group!

Tools In This Post:  I don’t own a nut chopper – just one more thing to take up space.  Instead I just pulse the nuts in my food processor for a few minutes.  This Cuisinart has been my work horse over a decade now and it is running most days.  I consider that well worth the counter space!

If you did need another cheese ball recipe this Bacon and Smoked Gouda one would be it!  Seriously, yum!

BaconSmokedGoudaCheeseBall

A gray farmhouse table is set with a big classic cheese ball on a white plate. The cheese ball is rolled in crushed smoked almonds and there are ritz crackers handy.
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3.75 from 32 votes

Garden Herb Cheese Ball

This easy cheese ball takes 15 minutes and is full of fresh flavor. The combo of sharp cheddar, herbs and smoked almonds is perfection. It never fails to be the hit of a party.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 194kcal
Author Mirlandra Neuneker

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 Tbsp. milk
  • 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp. green onion finely minced
  • 1/4 tsp. granulated garlic
  • 1/2 tsp. dried dill weed
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper ground to a medium course grind (using more finely ground pepper makes it more spicy)
  • 1/4 tsp. seasoning salt
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 cup grated sharp cheddar
  • 1/2 cup smoked almonds or favorite nuts coarsely chopped
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer on medium high speed, whip everything except the cheddar cheese and nuts until mixed.
  • Add the cheddar and beat on low until just mixed.
  • Put mixture in the center of a large square of plastic wrap. Bring the edges of the plastic wrap up around the mixture and form a ball.
  • Remove the plastic wrap and roll the ball in chopped nuts. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Garden Herb Cheese Ball
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 25mg8%
Sodium 126mg5%
Potassium 39mg1%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 365IU7%
Vitamin C 0.3mg0%
Calcium 29mg3%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Easy Peasy Life Matters

    August 27, 2016 at 9:35 pm

    My mouth wont’ stop watering, this sounds amazing! 🙂

    Reply
    • Mirlandra

      September 27, 2016 at 4:37 pm

      I love a good cheese ball! Stay tuned for my Asian version, coming soon 🙂

      Reply
  2. teresa

    December 26, 2016 at 2:09 pm

    seems like it is a very hard cheeseball. is there a way to soften it?

    Reply
    • Mirlandra

      January 02, 2017 at 2:39 pm

      If you want a softer one try adding a little milk. I would start with a teaspoon or two and add by teaspoons until you have the result you want.

      Reply
  3. Lisa Meaux

    November 29, 2017 at 4:32 pm

    5 stars
    I made this as an afternoon treat, my family devoured it! This will be a treasured recipe thank you so much!!

    Reply
    • Mirlandra

      November 30, 2017 at 10:59 am

      You are most welcome, Lisa! This is one of my favorite simple go to recipes this time of year. You just can’t beat the flavor and it takes no time at all to make something that people rave about! In fact, I’m making several of these and my Asian cheese ball to take to the family Christmas gathering in CA. If you like Asian food flavors give it a try – you can find it under Appetizers in the recipe section 🙂 Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  4. Courtney Richmond

    March 23, 2018 at 5:04 pm

    5 stars
    This cheese ball is so good! I made it without the Worcestershire sauce, and it is amazing still! Next time I make it I am going to try adding salad shrimp to it. Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Mirlandra

      March 26, 2018 at 5:28 pm

      Oh thank you for telling me so! A good cheese ball is so worth it! The salad shrimp sounds wonderful – please do let me know what you think! I was just telling my husband about the idea and he was excited to try it too. His idea was to try mixing them in frozen so they hold their shape and are easy to mix in and then letting them thaw in the ball. But if your shrimp have too much water it could be more of an adventure than you bargained for. Good luck!

      Reply
  5. PAMELA

    April 13, 2018 at 1:01 pm

    What kind of cracker or bread do you use for this

    Reply
    • Mirlandra

      April 24, 2018 at 1:00 pm

      I like French Bread or Ritz crackers. But really it is good with many crackers and breads – just what you like. Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. CD

    November 22, 2022 at 8:51 pm

    I am a kitchen newbie. I don’t have a stand mixer only a .processor and hand mixer. Will these work or maybe mix by hand?

    Reply
    • Mirlandra

      February 08, 2023 at 3:12 pm

      Absolutely! I’m a big believer that EVERYBODY can cook! And it is very practical to make do with what you have on hand whenever you can. I would just make sure that your cream cheese is VERY soft. As long as you have that sorted you shouldn’t have any issues getting everything combined. Yum! Happy Cooking 🙂

      Reply

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