Roasted Garlic Asiago Cheese Ball

Name: Roasted Garlic Asiago Cheese Ball
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 whole heads of garlic; oiive oil; 1 8oz block cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup Greek yogurt; 1 1/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese; 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped; 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

February 9, 2022 by Tanya Schroeder · 38 Comments · Last updated: March 18, 2022

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Your crackers will beg for this cheese ball!

The creamy roasted garlic and the nutty Asiago cheese make this appetizer unforgettable!

I love this Asiago cheese ball recipe and I’m sure you will too! Made with fresh oven-roasted garlic and Asiago cheese every bite of this party cheese ball is incredible, creamy, and flavorful. This garlic cheese ball recipe is absolutely perfect for any occasion. Elevated to new heights thanks to the ingredients that make it special this is a recipe you’ll want to bring to parties and events and because it’s so easy to prepare you’re going to want to make it for everything.

What is a Cheeseball?

A cheeseball is a rounded ball of soft and spreadable cheese dip made so that it can be a centerpiece next to a plate of assorted crackers. Serve your garlic cheese ball for New Year, Christmas, and every event in between, there’s no wrong time to serve one up. It’s so easy to prepare all you really need is a little time and patience as it chills in the fridge. The reason why cheeseballs have been around for so long is that they are so gosh darn tasty!

Ingredients

Garlic heads
Olive oil
Cream cheese
Greek yogurt
Asiago cheese
Toasted pecans
Fresh parsley

For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.

How to Make Roasted Garlic Asiago Cheese Ball

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
Cut the tops off of both heads of garlic and peel away the loose skin.
Place the garlic heads in a sheet of aluminum foil and then drizzle with olive oil.
Wrap the foil around the garlic and place it onto a baking sheet. It should look like foil cups holding each head of garlic.
Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until the garlic is very fragrant, golden, and soft.
Remove the garlic from the oven and allow it to cool.
Once the garlic has cooled, squeeze the cloves into a food processor.
Add in the cream cheese, yogurt, and Asiago cheese.
Process until the mixture is creamy and combined.
Remove the cheese and place it onto a sheet of plastic wrap.
Cover with plastic wrap and form it into a ball.
Place into the fridge for 30 minutes.
In a shallow bowl, combine the pecans and parsley. Roll the cheese ball into the mixture to cover it well.
Place the cheese ball back into the fridge (covered in plastic wrap or stored in an airtight container) until ready to serve.

Recipe Tips

If you do not have Greek yogurt on hand you can simply replace it with some sour cream instead.

FAQs

Can you freeze cream cheese balls?

Yes, you can wrap the cheeseball very well in plastic wrap and freeze it for up to 1 month. Place it into an airtight container after wrapping to help prevent freezer burn as that may cause the cheese ball to crumble once thawed. thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.

How long is cheeseball good for?

You can keep this party ball well wrapped and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Don’t worry though, it tastes so great you’ll have it eaten in no time!

How long does it take a cheeseball to set?

To stiffen up the cream cheese mixture may take about 1 hour in the fridge. this may depend a bit on how warm the ingredients were when mixed and how cold your fridge was so if questionable, let rest for about 2 hours. Make sure to allow the cheese ball to rest for about 10-20 minutes at room temperature before serving so that it is softened slightly and easier to serve.

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Yield: 16