By Ujjainee Roy
December 20th, 2023
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You can add a nutritious kick to your homemade cheese balls with chopped veggies. Here’s an easy, doable recipe for a veggie cheese call which you can easily ace at home
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225g cream cheese, softened 1 cup shredded cheddar 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers 1/4 cup green onions 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 cup chopped nuts
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Mix the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped bell peppers, green onions, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
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Shape the mixture into a ball. Place the chopped nuts on a plate
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Roll the cheese ball in the chopped nuts, ensuring that the entire surface is coated.
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Once coated, transfer the cheese ball to a serving platter. Cover the cheese ball with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to firm up.
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Before serving, let the cheese ball sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes to soften slightly for easier spreading.
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Serve the veggie cheese ball with a side of hot sauce or tomato ketchup
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