Filbert Cheese Ball

Always be prepared for parties or potlucks with this make-ahead and freezer-friendly appetizer that combines three different cheeses with crunchy filberts.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 141 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 4 ounces butter
• 1 (4 ounce) package crumbled blue cheese
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons finely grated onion
• 1 (16 ounce) package grated sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup chopped filberts
• 1 cherry, halved
• 0.5 cup finely chopped filberts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, blue cheese, butter, onion, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl using an electric mixer or in a food processor until thoroughly blended. Stir in finely chopped filberts.

Step 2

Divide mixture into 2 balls using wet hands. Wrap balls in waxed paper and refrigerate until cool and firm, about 1 hour. Smooth and shape; roll firmly in chopped filberts. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve, at least 1 hour. Garnish each cheese ball with 1 cherry half and parsley 1 hour before serving.