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A blue cheese ball made with cream cheese and Roquefort blue cheese, covered in walnuts and parsley, served with crackers

Blue Cheese Ball with Cream Cheese

Author: Kelly Jensen
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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 0 minutes
Total 15 minutes
This blue cheese ball recipe with cream cheese recipe is an easy and flavorful appetizer perfect for parties, potlucks, or snacks. Mix everything together in a mixing bowl or food processor, and you have a fantastic recipe for entertaining in no time.
Servings 16 servings
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces blue cheese softened to room temperature
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup bell pepper finely diced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley divided
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • Crackers or Vegetable sticks for dipping

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Plastic Wrap

Method

  1. Bring the blue cheese and the cream cheese to room temperature, then add to a food processor or large mixing bowl.
  2. Add the onion powder and garlic powder into the cheese mixture and process or mix until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the bell pepper, fresh parsley, and chives.
  4. Place a piece of plastic wrap down On your counter or into a small bowl. Scoop the cream cheese. Scoop the cheese mixture onto the Saran wrap and cover. Using your hands, gently form the cheese into a ball and refrigerate For at least 1 hour until the cheese begins to harden.
  5. On a plate, place the walnuts and remaining tablespoon of chopped parsley. Remove the cheese ball from the plastic wrap and gently roll the cheese ball into the nut and parsley mixture until it is evenly coated.
  6. Take the cheese ball out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving so it will be creamy and spreadable. Serve with crackers or veggies of choice, and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories150kcalCarbohydrates3gProtein5gFat14gSaturated Fat6gPolyunsaturated Fat4gMonounsaturated Fat3gCholesterol25mgSodium209mgPotassium105mgFiber1gSugar1gVitamin A467IUVitamin C5mgCalcium99mgIron0.4mg

Notes

Serving Suggestions
Cheese balls are fantastic, served with a variety of crackers. Any kind of crackers that you prefer will be great. Just make sure the crackers are hearty enough to take on a good spread of the cheese ball.
We also like serving the cheese ball with fresh-cut vegetables like carrot sticks, celery, or cherry tomatoes.
You can serve this cheese ball alongside other fantastic appetizers like our charcuterie snack mix, cranberry jalapeno dip, or our favorite copycat spinach artichoke dip.
Expert Tips
  • A food processor really blends the cheeses well together with the spices. If you are using a food processor be sure to scrape down the sides so that every part of the cheese is well mixed.
  • Be sure to refrigerate the cheese ball after forming as it helps it harden up a bit so it's not too soft.

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