Description
A creamy and zesty cheeseball featuring cream cheese and pepper jelly, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Pepper Jelly
- 1 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 cup Fresh Chives or Parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts
- Optional: Smoked Paprika or Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture: Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, pepper jelly, cheddar, garlic powder, and herbs; blend until smooth.
- Shape the Cheeseball: Form the mixture into a ball or log shape.
- Chill: Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Coat the Cheeseball: (Optional) Roll in chopped nuts to create a crust.
- Serve: Place on a platter with crackers and fresh vegetables.
Notes
Serve with a variety of crackers, breads, or fresh veggies for an attractive presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheeseball, appetizer, party food, pepper jelly, cream cheese