Name: Greek Cheese Ball
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 block cream cheese {8 oz.}, softened; 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper; 1/4 cup chopped Kalamata or Greek pitted olives; 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried dill; 1/4 cup crushed pita chips; 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese; 2 large fresh basil leaves, finely chopped

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This Greek Cheese Ball Recipe will become your best friend! She makes it look so easy, not to mention DELICIOUS! Cream cheese, kalamata olives, feta cheese, along with all the seasonings make this a great party and holiday appetizer. I’m always looking for an impressive appetizer that isn’t hard to make. Check out more recipes from The Kitchen Prep.

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Greek Cheese Ball Recipe

Are you soaking up what’s left of summer before the crazy days of Fall come sneaking up on you? Whether your kids are young and are spending their days running through the sprinklers or they’re grown and doing their own thing, there’s still something special about summertime that makes everyone want to take it down a notch and get in some good R&R. {Here in South Florida, it’s the oppressive heat that forces you into submission!}

Summertime entertaining is about porch sitting and swimming pools and casual fun… there will be plenty of time for fast-paced and formal soon enough when the holidays come around. So today, I thought I’d share something simple and easy that you can whip up for summertime company.

The cheeseball is an under-appreciated thing, in my opinion. {Maybe that’s because I consider myself somewhat of a cheeseball! Wink!} A handful of ingredients is all you need to have a purely custom snack to serve in no time at all. You can throw in just about anything — cheeses, herbs, spices, etc. — and serve it up with a variety of crackers and crudites, making you look like the hostess with the mostess without so much as breaking a sweat! My kind of recipe.

The version I’m sharing today features all the flavors of an exotic Greek getaway; rich Kalamata olives, fresh green peppers, salty feta cheese and creamy Greek yogurt are just a few of the treasures you’ll find in this enticing appetizer. For a little crunch, I coated the outside with crushed pita chips and some extra herbs for color and freshness.

Serve these up with glass of wine or an ice cold tea, and your guests will be feeling that summertime vibe right along with you! The only thing that could make this recipe more relaxed? A hammock!

How to Make a Cheese Ball

The secret to getting all those delicious ingredients into a nicely shaped ball is plastic wrap! After you’ve mixed all your flavors and ingredients today, transfer to a bowl lined with plastic wrap. By grabbing the loose edges together at the top will allow you to shape the cheese mixture into a cheese ball. This important step will have you making cheese ball recipes for every event.

Greek Cheese Ball

Yield: 10

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Easy to make Greek Cheese Ball coated in pita chips. Enjoy the taste of kalamata olives, feta cheese and more.

Ingredients

1 block cream cheese {8 oz.}, softened
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped Kalamata or Greek pitted olives
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried dill

For Coating:

1/4 cup crushed pita chips
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
2 large fresh basil leaves, finely chopped

Instructions

In a medium bowl, or in the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together cream cheese and yogurt until smooth.
Add the rest of the ingredients {minus those for the coating} and mix until well-incorporated.
Place a piece of plastic wrap in a small round bowl to line it. Scoop the cream cheese mixture into the bowl, pressing down gently so that it takes the round shape of the bowl and cover with the overlapping plastic wrap.
Refrigerate for at least an hour -- the longer you let it chill, the firmer it will become. It will also allow the flavors to marry.
When the mixture is chilled and firm, remove it from the fridge. Toss the coating ingredients together in a bowl or on a plate.
Carefully remove the cream cheese ball from the plastic wrap, retaining its shape as much as possible. Roll it in the coating until the ingredients adhere to to the entire ball, rotating it to cover the whole thing.
Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with raw veggies, crackers or pita chips.

Notes

Try using different flavor combinations.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 81Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 240mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 2g

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A big thanks to Kim for having me as a guest today — it was a pleasure! I hope you spend the rest of your summer making memories and simple snacks like this Greek Cheese Ball Recipe! Come visit me for more easy recipe ideas like Hot Cajun Shrimp Dip and Piña Colada Yogurt Pops!