Sun-Dried Tomato Cheeseball
Prep Time
minutes
Cook Time
minutes
Total Time
minutes
Serving
size
This Sun-Dried Tomato Cheeseball is packed with bold Italian flavors, combining cream cheese, shredded cheese, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. It’s rolled into a festive shape and served with crackers and veggies—making it the perfect easy and colorful appetizer for holidays, potlucks, or family gatherings. Chill it in advance to deepen the flavors and impress your guests with this creamy, tangy treat!
Recipe by Dawn Lopez of @cutefetti
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 10 oz jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained + chopped
- 8 oz Italian blend cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp curly parsley, chopped
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- Sea salt to taste
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, shredded cheese, chopped curly parsley, and your favorite seasonings.
- Mix thoroughly with a rubber spatula and then by hand until all ingredients are well combined.
- Cover the cheese mixture with plastic wrap or place it in a container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for more intense flavors to develop.
- When ready to serve, use parchment paper or plastic baggies on your hands to shape the cheese mixture into a heart shape, if desired, for a festive presentation.
- Serve the shaped cheese on a decorative plate with a variety of thick crackers, mini cucumbers, snap peas, or any other veggies of your choice for a delicious and colorful appetizer spread.




