Simple Cream Cheese Ball Recipe
Looking for the perfect party appetizer that’s guaranteed to impress your guests? This simple cream cheese ball recipe is exactly what you need! Made with a delicious blend of cream cheese, Velveeta, and asiago cheese, this homemade cheese ball delivers rich, creamy flavors that pair perfectly with crackers.
Ingredients
- 8 oz Philadelphia cream cheese room temperature
- 4 oz Velveeta cheese cut into small cubes
- ½ cup finely shredded asiago cheese
- 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup chopped walnuts finely chopped
- 1 ½ tablespoons dried parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese: Remove cream cheese from refrigerator 30-35 minutes before starting to bring to room temperature.
- Cut the Velveeta: Cut half a block of Velveeta cheese into small 1-inch cubes for easier processing.
- Chop the walnuts: Finely chop 1/2 cup of walnuts until they reach a crumb-like consistency. Mix with 1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley and set aside.
- Process the cream cheese: Add room temperature cream cheese to food processor and blend until smooth.
- Add mayonnaise: Add 1 teaspoon mayonnaise to the cream cheese and process briefly to combine.
- Incorporate Velveeta: Gradually add the small Velveeta cubes while processing on low speed until completely smooth and combined.
- Add seasonings: Mix in the asiago cheese, 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Process until well combined.
- Shape the cheese ball: Lay out plastic wrap and sprinkle some of the walnut-parsley mixture in the center. Spoon the cheese mixture onto the nuts.
- Roll and coat: Gather the plastic wrap around the cheese mixture and shape into a ball. Roll the ball in the remaining walnut-parsley mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Chill: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours (minimum 2 hours) to firm up.
- Serve: Transfer to serving platter and surround with crackers.
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Notes
Store your cream cheese ball covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The flavors actually improve after the first day as they meld together. Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving for optimal spreading consistency. This cheese ball is served cold and doesn’t require reheating.