Easter Carrot Cheese Ball
This Carrot Shaped Cheese Ball will be the hit of your Easter party! Pair with crackers or veggies for a delicious Easter appetizer!
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning
- ½ cup green onions chopped
- 1 cup real bacon crumbles
- 1 cup shredded mild cheddar
- Extra shredded cheese for topping
- 1 bunch of fresh parsley
Instructions
- Add softened cream cheese and packet of ranch seasoning to a large bowl and mix together until creamy.
- Add green onions, bacon crumbles and 1 cup of shredded cheese and mix together until fully combined.
- Place cheeseball mixture on top of plastic wrap and use your hands to shape into a carrot. Place in fridge for 1-2 hours or until firm.
- Place cheese ball on platter and press shredded cheese onto cheese ball.
- Trim stems on parsley and insert into the top of the carrot.
- Serve with crackers, veggies, etc.
Notes
Recipe Variations and Tips
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened before mixing!
- Can use any cheese ball recipe or use mine below!
- Leave allotted time of 1-2 hours for cheese ball to firm up in the fridge.
- To boost flavor, add in chopped herbs, chopped nuts, chutney or dried fruit.
- For a sweeter cheese ball, bacon or olive tapenade can be added.
