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
- In a mixing bowl, combine feta cheese, cream cheese, parsley, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up.
- Roll the cheese ball in the chopped nuts until fully coated.
- 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'.