Easter is the perfect time to gather with family and friends, and what better way to celebrate than with a fun and festive appetizer?
This Easter Carrot-Shaped Cheese Ball is not only a delightful addition to your holiday spread, but it also serves as a conversation starter! With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, this cheese ball is sure to impress your guests and bring a smile to everyone’s face.
Helpful Tips
- Experiment with Flavors: Feel free to customize the cheese ball with your favorite ingredients! You can add herbs, spices, or even diced jalapeños for a spicy kick. The possibilities are endless!
- Make Ahead: Prepare the cheese ball a day in advance to save time on Easter day. Just shape and coat it, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate. This allows the flavors to develop even more!
- Presentation Matters: To enhance the carrot look, consider using a small piece of green onion or parsley as a garnish for the top. You can also place the cheese ball on a bed of shredded lettuce or greens to mimic a garden setting.
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Easter Carrot-Shaped Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese finely shredded (divided)
- 2 green onion thinly sliced
- 2 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 sprigs fresh curly parsley
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the cream cheese and ½ of the cheese. This works best when the cream cheese is room temperature. Stir in the green onion, bacon crumbles, everything bagel seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder.
- Scoop the cheese mixture onto the serving platter (or parchment paper, if you’re serving it later). Use a piece of plastic wrap (or wear food prep gloves) to mold the cheese into a carrot shape.
- Use the parsley to make a carrot stem at the wide end of the carrot.
- Press the remaining shredded cheese onto the sides of the cheeseball, until well covered. If you have longer shreds of cheese, you might want to cut them into smaller pieces to cover the carrot better. Serve with crackers on the side.
Notes
- You can easily double this recipe, if you want.
- You can store the carrot in the fridge, covered with plastic wrap, before serving for up to 2 days.
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Laura is the founder and editor of the travel blogs Savored Sips and Savored Journeys. She is dedicated to sharing the best information about drinks found around the world.