Ingredients

• 1 8-ounce cream cheese block
• 8-ounce cheddar cheese, shredded
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons chives, chopped
• 2 teaspoons parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 4-ounce package of Smoked Salmon
• 1 English cucumber sliced into 1/2-inch rounds for garnish

Process

1. Bring cheeses to room temperature.
2. In a mixer, mix cream cheese, cheddar, Garlic salt, and onion powder.
3. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
4. Remove plastic wrap and using a ¾ inch cookie scooper, scoop cheese into small balls.
5. In a small bowl, mix parsley and Parmesan cheese together.
6. Roll each ball in the parsley and cheese mixture.
7. Separate the salmon layers and cut 1-inch circles of smoked salmon and wrap around each ball. Place the balls in the refrigerator until ready to use.
8. Before serving, dip the top of each ball into chopped chives.
9. Place cheese ball on top of cucumber slice and secure with a toothpick.

Tagged: Appetizers, cheese balls, Food, recipes, Salmon