Garlic Parmesan Cheese Ball

by Sabrina Snyder

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
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Garlic Parmesan Cheese Ball is an easy holiday snack! Perfectly creamy and crunchy. The best part is it comes together in just a few minutes!

This Appetizer Recipe is a kicked up version of my original Cheese Ball. Get ready for the easy, cheesy retro party snack on steroids! Check out my Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball too!

Sabrina’s Garlic Parmesan Cheese Ball Recipe

Cheese Balls might be one of the most iconic party dishes ever created. They’ve been appearing on holiday tables, game day spreads, wine nights, etc. since at least the 1800s. If you have a reason to party, you have a reason to make one of these classic snacks.

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Garlic Parmesan Cheese Ball Recipe

Garlic Parmesan Cheese Ball is an easy holiday snack! Perfectly creamy and crunchy. The best part is it comes together in just a few minutes!
Yield 16
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Author Sabrina Snyder
Cheese ball on a plate with crackers
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Ingredients
 

  • 12 ounces cream cheese , softened
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup pecans , finely chopped

Instructions

  • To your stand mixer add the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano and salt until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Cut a large piece of plastic wrap and add the cheese mixture to the middle.
  • Wrap into a ball and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Roll the cheese ball into the chopped pecans and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg

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About this Recipe

This Garlic Parmesan Cheese Ball recipe has so much flavor without taking any more time to make than a traditional cheeseball. Even though it only takes about 5 minutes to make, be sure to leave enough time for it to chill in the fridge. The longer you chill the cheeseball, the stronger the flavor will be.

Can this be made ahead of time?

If you want to make this in advance, you can make it complete with the coating up to 3 days in advance. If you leave the chopped pecans off until ready to serve and you can store the cheeseball for up to a week in the fridge or a whole month in the freezer!

Recipe Tips & Tricks

  • To make shaping easier and keep the cheeseball from sticking to your hands, refrigerate for at least an hour. Shaping with your hands will warm it back up enough to be pliable and for the nuts to stick.
  • To serve, leave it out of the fridge for about 5-10 minutes so it’s easier to dip into. If you had previously frozen it, allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
  • If your cheeseball is too runny (usually from adding too many extras), work in cold, unsalted butter a tablespoon at a time, up to 3 tablespoons.
  • If you go overboard with the variations or mix-ins, bring your cheeseball back with a combination of 3 tablespoons cream cheese and 1 tablespoon butter. Repeat as needed until the texture and flavor are balanced.

Serving Ideas for Garlic Parmesan Cheese Ball

  • You can serve this Cheese Ball with all kinds of crunchy dippers like crackers, carrots and celery, mini toasts, or the homemade bagel chips later in this post. Cheese lovers need to try Parmesan Crisps with this Cheese Ball for even more nutty Parmesan cheese flavor in every bite.
  • When it comes to leftovers, if you have any, you can use them in so many ways. Obviously you can sneak bites throughout the week, but try it spread on toast or English muffins. It also makes a great bagel spread. Talk about an easy breakfast the morning after your holiday party!

How to Make Homemade Bagel Chips

Easily make homemade bagel chips with mini bagels. Slice each mini bagel into 6 thin slices and gently toss slices in olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, Italian seasoning, etc. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet covered with parchment. Arrange bagel slices on rack and bake at 325 degrees for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.

How to Store

  • Serve: Cream cheeseballs should not be left at room temperature for over 2 hours.
  • Store: Wrap Cheese Ball tightly in plastic wrap and keep for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
  • Freeze: Freeze Cheeseball without coating. Wrap in plastic wrap and store in a freezer safe bag for up to 1 month in the freezer.

Frequent Questions

Can fresh herbs be used in this recipe?

Chives will add a mild oniony flavor to your cheeseball. Make the onion flavor stronger by using green onions or minced shallots. Mince a bunch of fresh parsley to use as the outer layer for a festive and flavorful cheeseball. Use fresh parsley to season the cream cheese.

What other nuts can be used for Garlic Parmesan Cheese Ball?

Chopped pecans and slivered almonds both both taste great with this recipe. Or get really holiday themed with crushed roasted chestnuts. Use the chopped nuts as a coating or in the cream cheese mixture.

What other cheeses can be used for Garlic Parmesan Cheese Ball?

Mix shredded Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, or mozzarella into the cream cheese for even more cheesy goodness!

Can dried fruit be added to this recipe?

Dried fruit like cranberries, apricots, or golden raisins would taste delicious in this recipe. Rough chop dried fruit into bits before mixing into cream cheese.

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About the Author: Sabrina Snyder

Sabrina is a professionally trained Private Chef of over 10 years with ServSafe Manager certification in food safety. She creates all the recipes here on Dinner, then Dessert, fueled in no small part by her love for bacon.

Sabrina Snyder is a professionally trained personal and private chef of over 10 years who is the creator and developer of all the recipes on Dinner, then Dessert.

She is also the author of the cookbook Dinner, then Dessert – Satisfying Meals Using Only 3, 5 or 7 Ingredients, published by Harper Collins.

She started Dinner, then Dessert as a business in her office as a lunch service for her coworkers who admired her lunches before going to culinary school and becoming a full time personal chef and private chef.

As a personal chef Sabrina would cook for families one day a week and cook their entire week of dinners. All grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning was done along with instructions on reheating. As a private chef she cooked for private parties and cooked in family homes in the evenings for families on a nightly basis after working as a personal chef during the day.

Sabrina has been certified as a ServSafe Manager since 2007 and was a longstanding member of the USPCA Personal Chef Association including being on the board of the Washington DC Chapter of Chefs in the US Personal Chef Association when they won Chapter of the year.

As a member of the community of food website creators Sabrina Snyder has spoken at many conferences regarding her experiences as a food writer including the Indulge Food Conference, Everything Food Conference, Haven Food Conference and IACP Annual Food Professionals Conference.

Sabrina lives with her family in sunny California.

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  1. I really liked this cheese ball recipe! It has easy to make and absolutely delicious! Thank you!

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