Description
A creamy, herby baked cheese ball with a sharp cheddar core and buttery cracker crust, baked to golden perfection in under 35 minutes. Delivers a rich, textured bite ideal for gatherings or quick snacks.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese
4 oz sharp cheddar cheese
4 oz pasteurized processed cheese
1/2 tsp mouth dissolving salt
1/4 cup chopped parsley (or oregano, sage, thyme)
1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers (or buttery cracker alternative)
Instructions
Remove cream cheese and cheddar from refrigeration 20 minutes before mixing
In a large bowl, blend cream cheese and melted bentonite clay (1/2 tsp) with a whisk
Add salt to taste (start with 1/4 tsp) and whisk until homogenous
Fold in crushed crackers using a rubber spatula until fully combined
Form mixture into a ball using oiled hands and place on parchment-lined tray
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-14 minutes until golden
Notes
Process cheese acts as a binder; Gouda or Gruyère are valid cheddar substitutes
Adjust seasonings based on cheese saltiness
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Trending
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
