Shrimp Cheese Ball
This Shrimp Cheese Ball is a savory appetizer that combines the creamy richness of cream cheese with the flavors of shrimp and mozzarella cheese. Then, the ball is rolled into a topping of parmesan cheese and chives making it an irresistible addition to any party spread!
Servings: 16 people
Calories: 192kcal
Ingredients
Cheese Ball
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 small lemon, juiced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 package (12 ounces) frozen cooked small shrimp, peeled, deveined, thawed, chopped
- 1 ½ cups (169.5 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
Topping
- ½ cup (50 g) parmesan cheese, finely shredded
- ⅓ cup (16 g) chives, finely diced
- crackers or crostini, for serving
Instructions
Cheese Ball
- In a medium bowl mix together the cream cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, shrimp, and mozzarella.
- Set out a 10×10-inch piece of plastic wrap.
- Using a spatula, form the cream cheese mixture into a ball. Grease your hands with butter or oil to prevent sticking (or use plastic wrap) and pick up the cream cheese mixture.
- Place the cheeseball onto the sheet of plastic wrap. Bring together the edges of the plastic wrap to seal the cheeseball. This should form a ball. Smooth out bumps as needed.
- Place the wrapped cheese ball into a bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour, or up to overnight.
Topping
- On a plate or shallow bowl, combine parmesan cheese and chives.
- Remove the chilled cheese ball from the plastic wrap. Roll it in the mixture until evenly coated on all sides, gently pressing it onto the cheese ball.
- Serve with crackers or crostini.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 192kcal