Herb Cheese Balls
Prep
15 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These herb cheese balls are my go to appetizer when I want something impressive but don't have much time. With just fifteen minutes of prep work, you'll have these golden bites ready to impress your guests. The combination of sharp cheddar and fresh herbs like parsley and dill makes them absolutely irresistible, and the fresh herbs pack in plenty of antioxidants that support your immune system. What I love most is how budget friendly they are to make, especially if you already have cream cheese on hand. They come together so easily and taste like you spent way more effort than you actually did. Trust me, once you make these, they'll become a regular in your entertaining rotation.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gcream cheese(softened)
- 200 gsharp cheddar cheese(finely grated)
- 30 gfresh parsley(finely chopped)
- 15 gfresh dill(finely chopped)
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 1lemon zest
- 1 tspsea salt
- ½ tspblack pepper
- 100 gpanko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbspolive oil
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Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and grated cheddar cheese, mixing until well combined and smooth.
Tip: Make sure your cream cheese is truly soft or it will be difficult to mix properly.
- 2
Add the chopped parsley, dill, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper to the cheese mixture and stir until everything is evenly distributed throughout.
Tip: Don't skip the lemon zest as it brightens the flavor considerably.
- 3
Refrigerate the mixture for about 10 minutes to make it easier to shape into balls.
Tip: If you're in a hurry, you can skip this step but the mixture will be stickier to handle.
- 4
Using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop out portions and roll them between your palms into balls about the size of walnuts.
Tip: Lightly dampened hands will prevent sticking.
- 5
Place the panko breadcrumbs in a shallow dish and roll each cheese ball in the breadcrumbs until fully coated, gently pressing so they adhere.
Tip: Work in batches to make this easier and avoid crushing the cheese balls.
- 6
Arrange the coated balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
Tip: Space them about 2 centimeters apart to allow even browning.
- 7
Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 18 to 20 minutes until the breadcrumb coating is golden brown and crispy.
Tip: Watch carefully toward the end as ovens vary and you want them golden, not burnt.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving, either warm or at room temperature.
Tip: These are delicious served with a yogurt dip or fresh salsa.
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