Herbed Goat Cheese Ball

 

1

package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

8

oz chèvre (goat) cheese, crumbled (2 cups)

1/4

teaspoon freshly ground pepper

2

tablespoons lemon juice

1

medium green onion, chopped (1 tablespoon)

3

teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

2

teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves

2

teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves

1/4

cup chopped walnuts, toasted

• 1 In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, goat cheese, pepper, lemon juice, onion, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the parsley and 1 teaspoon each of the rosemary and oregano. Refrigerate 10 minutes. Working quickly, shape mixture into a ball.
• 2 In glass pie plate or shallow dish, mix walnuts and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley and 1 teaspoon each rosemary and oregano. Roll cheese ball in mixture to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.