Cheese Ball with Tuna

Transform your next appetizer spread with this irresistibly creamy and savory Cheese Ball with Tuna! This easy-to-make crowd-pleaser combines the mild, oceanic flavor of canned tuna with the tang of cream cheese, the sharpness of shredded cheddar, and a burst of freshness from sliced green onions. Enhanced with a touch of Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper, the mixture is then rolled in crushed nuts like walnuts, pecans, or almonds, creating a satisfying crunchy coating. Perfectly chilled and served with crackers or veggie sticks, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or last-minute entertaining. With its blend of textures, layers of flavor, and stress-free preparation, this Cheese Ball with Tuna is guaranteed to be the star of your snack table!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 stalks green onions
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley (fresh, optional)
• 0.75 cup crushed nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
• 1 package crackers or vegetable sticks (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned tuna completely and place it in a mixing bowl. Flake it with a fork to break up large pieces.

Step 2

Add the cream cheese (softened to room temperature), shredded cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper to the bowl.

Step 3

Thinly slice the green onions and, if using, chop the parsley. Add both to the bowl with the rest of the ingredients.

Step 4

Using a spatula or clean hands, thoroughly mix the ingredients until well combined and smooth.

Step 5

Shape the mixture into a ball with your hands. You can use plastic wrap to help form and smooth the ball if needed.

Step 6

Spread the crushed nuts onto a plate. Roll the cheese ball in the nuts until the surface is evenly coated on all sides.

Step 7

Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow it to firm up and for the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Serve the cheese ball on a platter with crackers or vegetable sticks. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(552.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2000.5

Total Fat 173.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 370.1mg	0%
Sodium 1879.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 13.8g
Protein 71.9g	0%

Vitamin D 45.4IU	0%
Calcium 1174.2mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 1024.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 75.6%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 10.4%