Description
This Super Easy Easter Cheese Ball is the perfect appetizer for your Easter celebration! Creamy and savory with a festive touch, it’s shaped into a fun bunny or egg shape and covered with colorful herbs and toppings. A quick, no-bake recipe that will impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions or parsley (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper or mini bell peppers (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon crushed pecans or walnuts (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Make the cheese mixture:
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled feta cheese (if using), mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Use a hand mixer or a spoon to mix everything together until smooth and well-combined.
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Shape the cheese ball:
- Once the mixture is smooth, transfer it to a piece of plastic wrap.
- Shape the mixture into a ball or, for an Easter twist, shape it into an egg or bunny shape by pressing the mixture gently into your desired shape.
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Chill the cheese ball:
- Wrap the cheese ball tightly in the plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours, or until it firms up.
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Garnish the cheese ball:
- Once chilled and firm, remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator and unwrap it.
- For a festive touch, roll the cheese ball in chopped chives, green onions, or parsley.
- Garnish the top with chopped red bell peppers for color, and if desired, sprinkle with crushed nuts or paprika.
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Serve:
- Place the cheese ball on a platter and serve with crackers, veggie sticks, or small bread slices.
- Enjoy as a savory treat for Easter gatherings or any springtime celebration!
Notes
- Feel free to switch up the cheese combinations based on your preferences. You can add a bit of cream cheese for extra creaminess or use different types of shredded cheese.
- If you want to make the cheese ball ahead of time, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before serving.
- For a sweeter version, you could add some dried cranberries or raisins to the mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1 ounce)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg