Description
A festive cheese ball made with cream cheese, herbs, and pomegranate for a holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, chives)
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and feta cheese.
- Add chopped herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into a ball.
- Roll the cheese ball in chopped walnuts and pomegranate seeds.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve with crackers or bread.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for better flavor.
- Let the cheese ball sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving for easier spreading.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pomegranate Christmas Cheese Ball, holiday appetizer, cheese ball recipe