Easy and Quick Gouda Cheese Ball Recipe

Prep time: 15 Mins

Cook time: 2 Hours

Total time: 2 Hours 15 Mins

Yield: 24

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 2 TABLESPOONS CHEESE AND 4 CRACKERS

• Calories 70
• Fat 5 g
• Saturated Fat 3.5 g
• Sodium 140 mg
• Fiber 0 g
• Protein 3 g
• Carbohydrates 0 g

Ingredients

• 1 container (8 oz) cream cheese spread
• 2 cups shredded Gouda or Colby cheese (8 oz)
• ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
• ¼ cup sliced drained sun-dried tomatoes in oil
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley Assorted crackers

Method

1. In medium bowl, mix cream cheese spread and Gouda cheese until blended. Stir in chives, tomatoes and garlic powder.
2. Shape mixture into 1 large or 2 small balls or logs. Roll in parsley. Wrap in plastic wrap.
3. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm. Serve with crackers.

This tasty cheese ball can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.