Description
A creamy and flavorful cheese ball with roasted garlic and Asiago cheese, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded Asiago cheese
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise or sour cream
- 1 head garlic (roasted) or 3 to 4 cloves roasted garlic from a jar
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 to 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and chives
- Optional Coating: 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts, pecans, or crispy bacon bits
- Optional Coating: 1/4 cup extra shredded Asiago for coating
- Serving Suggestions: 1 pkg crackers, sliced baguette, or vegetable sticks
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off a head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes.
- Mix the Base: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth; add mayonnaise or sour cream, mixing until combined.
- Combine the Ingredients: Fold in the shredded Asiago, mashed roasted garlic, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and herbs. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Shape the Cheese Ball: Spoon mixture onto plastic wrap; shape into a ball or log. Wrap tightly and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Coat and Serve: Unwrap and roll in your chosen coating. Serve on a platter with crackers, crostini, or veggies.
Notes
Make-ahead option: Prepare the cheese ball and store in the fridge for up to 24 hours or freeze for 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cheese ball, appetizer, roasted garlic, Asiago cheese, party food
