Garlic-Parmesan Cheese Ball

Name: Garlic-Parmesan Cheese Ball
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: about 2 cups.
Ingredients: 2 packages (one 8 ounces, one 3 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional; Assorted fresh vegetables and/or crackers

“This is one of our entertaining mainstays,” writes Susan Seymour of Valatie, New York. “It complements most meals and is so easy to prepare and dress up with a variety of garnishes.”

Ingredients

2 packages (one 8 ounces, one 3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced garlic
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional
Assorted fresh vegetables and/or crackers

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Shape into a ball. Roll in walnuts if desired. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Chill for 2 hours. Serve with vegetables and/or crackers.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 98 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Parmesan Cheese Spread in Simple & Delicious November/December 2007

Reviews

My Review

Click stars to rate

Average Rating:

tchr90

Jun 3, 2012

This recipe is terrific! I am requested to make this cheese ball for pot lucks at work and also for family events. So many people have asked for this recipe and can't believe how easy it is to make:) I like that it is easy to make and uses ingredients I already have on hand.
hpronk

Nov 27, 2009

very easy, very tasty