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Herbed Goat Cheese Ball

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  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 1 hr 20 min
  • Servings 20
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Serve crackers with this herbed goat cheese ball - an easy and flavorful appetizer.
Updated Dec 21, 2011
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 8 oz chèvre (goat) cheese, crumbled (2 cups)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 medium green onion, chopped (1 tablespoon)
  • 3 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps

  • 1
    In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, goat cheese, pepper, lemon juice, onion, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the parsley and 1 teaspoon each of the rosemary and oregano. Refrigerate 10 minutes. Working quickly, shape mixture into a ball.
  • 2
    In glass pie plate or shallow dish, mix walnuts and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley and 1 teaspoon each rosemary and oregano. Roll cheese ball in mixture to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    Toasting the nuts brings out their flavor. To toast walnuts, sprinkle in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are light brown.

Nutrition Information

113 Calories, 10g Total Fat, 4g Protein, 1g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
113
Total Fat
10g
0%
Saturated Fat
6g
0%
Sodium
119mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
1g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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