Peppered Herb Cheese Ball

By mrshermes2002

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
• 3 tablespoons snipped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
• 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 4 ounces goat cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Assorted crackers

Preparation

Step 1

In a shallow dish combine 1 tablespoon of the chives, 1 tablespoon of the basil, and the parsley; set aside. In a medium bowl beat cream cheese and goat cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in remaining 2 tablespoons chives, remaining 2 tablespoons basil, the pepper, and garlic. Form into a ball.

Roll ball in herb mixture. Wrap and chill cheese ball for 4 to 24 hours. Makes twelve 2-tablespoon servings.