Easy Three Cheese Ball

triple cheese ball with crackers on a plate

This easy three cheese ball is simply the best. Creamy, savory, and nutty flavors encompass this delicious appetizer recipe that is so easy to make and perfect for your next round of entertainment!

Course Appetizer, Brunch

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Chilling Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings servings

Calories 109kcal

Author Wanda Simone

Equipment

Chopping knife
grater or food processor with grating attachment
mixer with mixing bowl
Serving plate
plastic wrap

Ingredients

1 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese
1 8-ounce package cream cheese softened
1 8-ounce package goat cheese
1 10-ounce can Rotel, drained (optional)
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

In the mixer, combine the grated cheddar cheese with the cream cheese and goat cheese. Mix until well blended.
Add the Rotel and pepper. Mix again.
Form the cheese mixture into a ball on a serving plate.
Coat the outside of the cheese ball with the chopped nuts.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
Serve with various crackers or bread slices.

Notes

Don't use the store-bought pre-grated cheese. It is treated to keep the cheese from sticking together, so it can make your cheese ball not stick together, too.
Adding Rotel (or salsa) gives the cheese ball a little bit of a kick (but you can also leave it out if you prefer).
Substitute another 8-ounce package of cream cheese for the goat cheese if desired.
The nuts on the outside of the cheese ball can be replaced with 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese
The cheese ball can be covered and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. It actually tastes better when it has been sitting for a few hours because the flavors have a chance to blend.

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