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

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

    Ingredients Directions

    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