Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheese Ball Appetizers
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheese Ball Appetizers! Packed with creamy goodness from softened cream cheese and a perfect blend of Parmesan and Mozzarella cheeses, each bite delivers rich, cheesy flavor enhanced by hints of garlic, onion, and Italian seasoning. Rolled in a crunchy coating of chopped nuts and garnished with fresh parsley, these bite-sized delights are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, they’re perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, or whenever you need a crowd-pleasing snack. Serve with crackers or crisp vegetable sticks for a sophisticated and satisfying appetizer that guests won’t be able to resist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Pepper
- 2 tbsp Chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
- 1 cup Chopped nuts (e.g., pecans, walnuts, or almonds)
- as needed Crackers or vegetable sticks (for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, Mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Stir or mix with a hand mixer until the ingredients are fully combined and smooth.
Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the cheese mixture for 15-20 minutes to make it easier to handle.
Meanwhile, finely chop the nuts and spread them out on a plate or shallow dish.
Once the cheese mixture is chilled, use a small scoop or your hands to form it into bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
Roll each cheese ball in the chopped nuts, pressing gently to coat evenly.
Place the finished cheese balls on a serving plate and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Serve immediately with crackers or vegetable sticks, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2425 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 211.7 g | 271% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.4 g | 432% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 411 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 4248 mg | 185% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.9 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 97.7 g | 195% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2066 mg | 159% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 819 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
