Pomegranate Jeweled White Cheddar, Toasted Almond and Crispy Sage Cheeseball

This Pomegranate Jeweled White Cheddar, Toasted Almond and Crispy Sage Cheeseball is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Creamy white cheddar and cream cheese are mixed with savory garlic and onion, then rolled in toasted almonds for crunch. The addition of crispy sage leaves and juicy pomegranate arils adds a burst of freshness and color, making it a perfect appetizer for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz white cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup pomegranate arils
• 1/4 cup toasted almonds, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh sage leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded white cheddar cheese and softened cream cheese

Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper

Mix until well combined

Form the mixture into a ball and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up

While the cheeseball is chilling, heat a skillet over medium heat

Add fresh sage leaves to the skillet and cook until crispy, about 1-2 minutes per side

Remove sage leaves from skillet and let them cool on a paper towel-lined plate

Once the cheeseball has chilled, roll it in chopped toasted almonds until coated

Arrange crispy sage leaves and pomegranate arils on top of the cheeseball for decoration

Serve with crackers or sliced baguette