Savory Cheese Ball | Erica Robbin
This savory cheese ball is full of flavor with an added kick.
Yesterday was National Cheese Ball Day and tomorrow is National Garlic Day, so here is a recipe that incorporates both celebrations. It’s perfect for parties or as a stay-at-home, enjoy the evening, snack. The options are endless. During the fall and winter seasons I like to add chopped bacon and a variety of toasted nuts.
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Ingredients
- SAVORY CHEESE BALL:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 3-6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 8 oz packages of cream cheese
- 1 cup finely grated cheese, reserve half, I like sharp white or parmesan
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs such as parsley or cilantro, finely chopped
Directions
- SAVORY CHEESE BALL:
- Over medium heat, stir together butter and brown sugar until melted, turn off heat, then stir in garlic.
- Combine together butter sugar garlic mixture into cream cheese, 1/2 cup grated cheese, chopped jalapeño, and chopped herb.
- Roll mixture into a ball and roll into remaining cheese and optional nuts.
- Serve with crackers or vegetables such as celery, carrot, jicama, peppers, or yellow squash.
What ingredients do you like to add to your cheese ball?
