This cheese ball contains only whole ingredients and is free of powder mixes. This is perfect for the holidays or anytime when you are expecting company. Who doesn't love a yummy cheese spread on crackers or veggies?
Ingredients:
- two 8 oz. packages light cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- one 10 oz. package frozen spinach, thawed and drained thoroughly
- 1/4 c. onion, grated (with juice)
- 1 tsp. ground garlic powder
- 1/4 c. chives, chopped
- 1/4 c. dill weed, chopped
- 1/4 c. parsley, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- chopped nuts (optional)
- In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, mix cream cheese and cheddar together. Once mixture is combined add all remaining items except nuts if using.
- Place two pieces of plastic wrap on a flat surface and divide among the plastic wrap. I used chopped pecans but you could use walnuts too.
- Divide the mixture and place on the plastic wrap then form into a ball and roll the chopped nuts around the cheese ball.
- Once the cheese balls have been formed store them wrapped in plastic wrap in an airtight container.
- Makes 2 Cheese Balls.
*You can shape the mixture into balls like I did here or shape the mixture into a log.
Enjoy!
