Herbed Cheese Balls with Cheddar and Dill
Creamy, savory cheese balls made with sharp cheddar and fresh dill, perfect as a quick and flavorful appetizer for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 bite-size balls or 1 large ball (8–10 servings)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional coating: chopped nuts, more fresh dill, or minced parsley
Instructions
- Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until smooth and evenly blended.
- Shape the mixture into either one large ball or several small bite-sized balls.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm.
- Just before serving, roll in chopped nuts, extra dill, or minced parsley for garnish.
Notes
- For a variation, replace half the dill with chopped chives or parsley.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
- Smoked cheddar adds a deeper flavor.
- Best served slightly softened—remove from fridge 10 minutes before serving.
- Store covered in fridge for up to 4 days; do not freeze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite-size ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
