Delicious and Easy Feta Cheese Ball Recipe

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This feta cheese ball recipe is a perfect appetizer for any gathering. Creamy feta cheese is mixed with herbs and spices, then rolled into a ball and coated with crunchy nuts. Serve with crackers or sliced vegetables for a tasty and elegant starter.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as pecans or almonds)

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine feta cheese, cream cheese, parsley, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
  2. Shape the mixture into a ball and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up.
  3. Roll the cheese ball in the chopped nuts until fully coated.
  4. Serve the feta cheese ball with crackers or vegetable slices. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • The word 'feta' comes from the Italian word 'fetta' which means 'slice'.
  • Feta cheese has been made in Greece for thousands of years and is often referred to as 'the cheese of the gods'.