Description
This Super Easy Easter Cheese Ball is a festive and delicious no-bake appetizer perfect for spring gatherings and holiday celebrations. Creamy and flavorful, it’s packed with cheddar, mozzarella, and savory spices, shaped into a fun egg or ball form, and coated with colorful pecans or pastel sprinkles for an eye-catching presentation. Serve with crackers or fresh veggies for a crowd-pleasing starter that’s ready in just 15 minutes plus chilling time.
Ingredients
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Cheese Mixture
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cooked bacon (optional)
Coating
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or crushed pastel-colored sprinkles (for Easter theme)
Serving
- Assorted crackers or veggies, for serving
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, shredded mozzarella, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Add Mix-ins: Stir in the finely chopped green onions and cooked bacon, if using, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the cheese mixture.
- Shape the Cheese Ball: Using clean hands or a spatula, shape the cheese mixture into a ball or an egg shape to suit the Easter theme. Wrap it tightly with plastic wrap to maintain its shape and prevent drying out.
- Chill: Refrigerate the wrapped cheese ball for at least 1 hour to allow it to firm up and develop its flavors.
- Coat and Serve: Just before serving, roll the chilled cheese ball in finely chopped pecans or crushed pastel-colored sprinkles to create a festive appearance. Place it on a serving plate and surround with assorted crackers or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- For a sweeter Easter twist, omit garlic and onion powders and roll the cheese ball in crushed sweet cereal or coconut flakes dyed with food coloring to add a playful touch.
- You can prepare this cheese ball up to 2 days in advance. Keep it wrapped and chilled until ready to serve to maintain freshness.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, serve with gluten-free crackers or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
