Ingredients

The following ingredients have 20 Servings
  • 16 oz cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/3 cup shredded radish
  • 1/3 cup finely diced bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion ((tops only))
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 2 TBSP fresh parsley to garnish

Instruction

  • Allow cream cheese to soften slightly.
  • While you let it sit, chop your veggies and crush your walnuts. For ingredients like cheddar cheese, shredded carrot, and shredded radish, you can use the coarse side of a cheese grater to create shreds. I like to chop mine into small pieces after shredding for a confetti-like effect in the cheese ball.
  • Add cream cheese to a large bowl and use a hand mixer to whip for about a minute. Add all your veggies, cheddar cheese (optional), salt and garlic powder and blend until veggies are dispersed throughout the cream cheese, approx. 30 seconds or so.
  • Spoon cream cheese onto a sheet of plastic wrap and form into a ball. Pop in it the fridge for a few minutes to set, if needed, then remove the plastic and roll in crushed walnuts and parsley.
  • If making in advance, add cheese ball to bowl or plate and cover tightly. Allow ball to soften a little at room temperature before serving for easy spreading.
  • Serve with bagel chips, bagels, assorted fresh fruit, veggies, and all your brunch essentials. Enjoy!