Description
This Super Easy Easter Cheese Ball is a delightful and festive appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Made with creamy softened cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and a touch of green onions and spices, it’s shaped into a fun Easter-themed ball and coated with crunchy pecans or crackers. Served with pretzel sticks or crackers, this no-cook recipe is quick to prepare, chilled to firm up, and guaranteed to impress your guests with both flavor and presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Ball Mixture
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup finely chopped green onions
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Coating and Garnish
- ½ cup chopped pecans or crushed buttery crackers (for coating)
- Pastel sprinkles or food-safe decorations (optional, for Easter theme)
Serving
- Pretzel sticks or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together softened cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, finely chopped green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until all the ingredients are well incorporated and form a uniform mixture.
- Shape Cheese Ball: Using your hands or a spatula, shape the cheese mixture into a round ball. This can also be shaped into an Easter egg or bunny face for added festive flair.
- Chill: Wrap the shaped cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This chilling step helps the cheese ball to firm up and develop its flavors.
- Coat Cheese Ball: Remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator and unwrap. Evenly roll the surface in chopped pecans or crushed buttery crackers until fully coated.
- Add Decorations: For a festive Easter touch, gently press pastel sprinkles or other food-safe decorations onto the coated surface of the cheese ball.
- Serve: Place the finished cheese ball on a serving platter and arrange pretzel sticks or crackers around it. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- You can shape the cheese ball into an Easter egg or bunny face for extra holiday fun and presentation.
- For nut allergies, substitute the pecans with crushed crackers or crispy bacon bits for the coating.
- This cheese ball can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator to save time on the day of your event.
