Sweet Potato Cheese Ball
Elevate your appetizer game with this Sweet Potato Cheese Ball, a flavorful twist on a classic party favorite! This vibrant, creamy creation blends roasted sweet potatoes with tangy cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and a hint of smoky paprika for a beautifully balanced flavor profile. Finely chopped green onions and parsley bring a fresh burst of brightness, while a crunchy coating of toasted pecans or walnuts adds irresistible texture. Perfectly suited for dipping with crackers, veggie sticks, or artisan bread, this crowd-pleasing cheese ball is easy to make ahead of time and ideal for holiday gatherings, game nights, and everything in between. Ready in just under an hour (with minimal hands-on effort), this sweet and savory spread is guaranteed to delight your guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Sweet potatoes
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
- 2 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Parsley, finely chopped
- 1 cup Pecans or walnuts, finely chopped
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pierce them several times with a fork.
Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, or until soft and fully cooked through. Allow them to cool slightly.
Once cooled, peel the sweet potatoes and place the flesh in a large mixing bowl. Mash the sweet potatoes with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
Add the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the sweet potato mash. Mix everything together until well combined and smooth.
Fold in the green onions and parsley until evenly distributed.
Shape the mixture into a ball with your hands (dampening your hands slightly can help). Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
When ready to serve, spread the chopped nuts onto a plate or shallow dish. Unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in the nuts until evenly coated on all sides.
Place the cheese ball on a serving plate and garnish with additional parsley or green onions if desired. Serve with crackers, vegetable sticks, or bread slices.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
286 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.6 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 46 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 323 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.4 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 124 mg | 3% | |
*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.
