Description
A whimsical and delicious Grinch-themed cheese ball that’s perfect for holiday gatherings, filled with creamy flavors and vibrant colors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup finely diced red bell pepper
- Green food coloring (optional)
- ½ cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts, for coating)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped parsley, chopped chives, minced garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until well combined.
- Add green food coloring drop by drop until the desired hue is achieved.
- Scoop the mixture onto plastic wrap, shape into a ball, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Unwrap the cheeseball and roll it into a bowl of chopped red bell pepper and nuts to coat.
- Press gently to adhere the coating, then place on a festive platter and serve with dippers.
Notes
Make the cheeseball a day in advance for best flavor. Serve with an assortment of crackers, vegetables, and toasted bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: holiday appetizer, cheeseball, festive food, Grinch theme