Cracked Pepper and Flax Cheese Ball

Elevate your appetizer game with this Cracked Pepper and Flax Cheese Ball, a creamy and flavor-packed creation that's perfect for entertaining. Made with tangy cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and a dash of bold Worcestershire sauce, this cheese ball is irresistibly seasoned with garlic and onion powder. The star of the show is its crunchy, aromatic coating—a delightful mix of cracked black pepper, nutty flax seeds, and fresh parsley, adding texture, color, and a vibrant finish. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes of hands-on time, this crowd-pleasing recipe is ideal for serving with crackers, breadsticks, or fresh veggie slices. Whether for a holiday gathering or an elegant dinner party, this cheese ball is a savory, make-ahead appetizer that always impresses.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 oz Cream cheese
• 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 2 tbsp Cracked black pepper
• 3 tbsp Flax seeds
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated and the texture is smooth.

Step 2

2. Scoop the cheese mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap and shape it into a ball using your hands. Wrap the plastic wrap tightly around the cheese ball and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.

Step 3

3. In a shallow dish, mix together the cracked black pepper, flax seeds, and chopped parsley.

Step 4

4. Once the cheese ball has firmed up, remove it from the refrigerator and unwrap it. Roll the cheese ball in the pepper, flax seed, and parsley mixture until it is evenly coated on all sides.

Step 5

5. Transfer the cheese ball to a serving plate and serve immediately with crackers, breadsticks, or vegetable slices. If not serving immediately, rewrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed.

Step 6

6. Enjoy your Cracked Pepper and Flax Cheese Ball as a savory and elegant appetizer!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(408.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1473.3

Total Fat 128.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 71.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.2g
Cholesterol 350.1mg	0%
Sodium 1598.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 41.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.9g	0%
Total Sugars 10.4g
Protein 50.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1217.9mg	0%
Iron 6.3mg	0%
Potassium 920.2mg	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: 75.9%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 10.8%