Instead of nuts, roll the cheese ball in finely chopped herbs, such as parsley, chives, dill or basil
Prep Time:
2 hours
Cook Time:
1 minute
Servings:
Ingredients
  • 8 ounce cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, pecans, or pistachios
Directions
  1. Step 1: In a food processor (or large bowl, by hand) combine 8 ounces room-temperature cream cheese, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese. Form the cheese mixture into a ball.
  2. Step 2: Place 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, pecans, or pistachios on a pie plate. Roll the cheese ball in the nuts until completely covered.
  3. Step 3: Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap or wax paper and chill for 2 hours or up to 2 days. Remove from refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving.