Everything Seasoning Cheese Ball: A Crowd-Pleasing Delight

This Everything Seasoning Cheese Ball is an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer with creamy cheeses and flavorful seasoning, perfect for gatherings.

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Prep Time 10

Chilling Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Cheese Base

16 ounces Cream Cheese softened
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or mild cheddar
2 tablespoons Sour Cream

Seasoning

2 tablespoons Everything Bagel Seasoning store-bought or homemade
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder

Freshness

2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions or Chives
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Optional Add-Ins

1/2 cup Finely Diced Bell Pepper optional
1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes optional
2 tablespoons Minced Fresh Herbs parsley, thyme, or dill, optional
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese optional

Seasoning & Balancing

to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Plastic wrap
Serving Platter

Method

Preparation Steps

Step 1: Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
Step 2: In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and sour cream with garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon juice.
Step 3: Shape the mixture into a ball or log using plastic wrap.
Step 4: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Step 5: Coat the chilled cheese ball in everything bagel seasoning.
Step 6: Transfer to a platter and garnish with green onions or herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This cheese ball can be made up to 3 days in advance without the seasoning. Coat it just before serving.

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