15-Minute Swiss Cheddar Cheese Ball with Walnuts
Creamy cheese ball combining sharp cheddar, Swiss, and cream cheese with sour cream, Worcestershire, and warm spices. Pulse in a food processor, mix with chopped nuts and fresh chives, then shape and chill. Serve with crackers or vegetables for entertaining.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Place cheddar, Swiss, and cream cheese with sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, black pepper, and garlic salt in a medium bowl.
- 2
Transfer to food processor and pulse until well blended.
- 3
In a bowl, place nuts and chives if using, and stir to mix.
- 4
Shape mixture into a ball and roll in the chopped nuts and chives if using.
- 5
Wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving time.
- 6
Serve with raw vegetables or crackers.
Tips
Toast nuts before chopping for deeper flavor, as suggested in source.
Cheese ball can be assembled ahead and frozen for up to one month if wrapped well.
Good to Know
Wrapped in waxed paper or plastic wrap in refrigerator up to 5 days.
Assemble and wrap, refrigerate overnight or freeze up to one month.
Serve chilled with raw vegetables or crackers.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip pulsing in food processor to avoid grainy, unmixed texture.
Do not skip chilling to avoid shape collapsing when handling.