Mixed Herb and Parmesan Cheese Ball on a fanned plate

Mixed herb and parmesan cheese balls

Recipe Type Food
Servings 12
Preparation Time Under 30 min
Total Time Under 30 min
Occasions Issue 2016 Winter

This zesty and herbal cheese ball recipe is a great way to use up leftover parmesan and cream cheese.

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup Parmesan, finely grated
1/ 2 cup pistachios, shelled, toasted, roughly chopped, cooled
2 tbsp lemon zest, finely grated
1 1/2 to 2 cups mixed herbs, finely chopped

Directions

Place cream cheese in mixer with paddle attachment.

Beat until cream cheese is fluffy. Add the Parmesan, pistachios and lemon zest.

Mix until well-combined.

Using your hands or a small ice cream scoop, form into balls.

Place herbs in a separate bowl. Roll balls in herbs, then place on wax paper-lined cookie sheet until ready to serve.

Serve with crackers