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Thanksgiving Cheese Ball

Indulgent Thanksgiving Cheese Ball for Easy Holiday Gatherings

This Thanksgiving Cheese Ball is a creamy, nut-coated appetizer that's perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 28
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Mixture
  • 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
  • 0.5 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • plastic wrap
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Thanksgiving Cheese Ball
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Add parsley, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix until creamy.
  2. Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Spread chopped pecans or walnuts in a shallow bowl. Roll the cheese ball in the nuts, pressing gently to coat evenly.
  4. Serve the cheese ball on a platter with crackers or vegetable sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 28kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgCalcium: 40mg

Notes

Prepare the cheese ball up to 2 days ahead for convenience. Serve it cold or at room temperature.

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