This super easy and adorable Easter carrot cheese ball is the perfect addition to your holiday table, adding a festive touch.

Easter Carrot Cheese Ball

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

Before we even get into it, how incredibly adorable is this Easter carrot cheese ball?!

I don’t really see a ton of festive, Easter-themed food out there, and this is absolutely perfect.

It’s so quick and easy, too! Especially with the shortcuts we’re going to take in this recipe.

Making this cheese ball is all about minimal effort and maximum results. You just can’t go wrong with that.

Oh, and it’s delicious, too. That’s an important detail to mention.

I mean, it’s pretty much just a mix of various cheeses, crumbled bacon, and some everything bagel seasoning.

How could you not love that? This recipe is a guaranteed crowd pleaser for sure.

Easter carrot cheese balls make a great holiday-themed brunch idea, side dish, or appetizer.

They’re also super versatile.

Try this carrot cheese ball at your next Easter party, and I'm sure you'll love it just as much as my family does.

How can I make this easter carrot cheese ball its best?

This is a pretty straightforward recipe, so there's not much to it at all. If you'd like to ensure it's at its best, I’d recommend doing the following.

Shred the cheese yourself. It’s a huge game-changer. The cheese is fresher, creamier, and overall, just a better choice.

Also, cook your bacon to perfection; aiming for the crispier side if possible. It definitely works better for this recipe. Here's a great method to cooking bacon if you'd like to check it out.

What if i dont have everything bagel seasoning?

Its no big deal if you don't have everything bagel seasoning. This stuff is fantastic, so I would recommend grabbing some if you come across it.

But not to worry if you aren't into it. Just season the cream cheese with a little garlic powder, salt, pepper, onion powder, or whatever you like.

You can even omit the seasoning completely if you prefer.

What cream cheese can I use?

The choice of cream cheese you’d like to use is up to you.

I used to take plain cream cheese and add all sorts of things to it, like chives and chopped vegetables.

Now, I just get flavored cream cheese to save myself the time.

I used chive cream cheese here, but veggie cream cheese is a great alternative, too.

Try jalapeño flavored if you’d like to bring some heat to this cheese ball.

I used whipped cream cheese, but if you opt for regular, be aware that it will be hard to mix and form unless it’s brought to room temperature first.

Do I have to use the bacon?

No, you don’t have to use the bacon if you’d like to make this cheese ball carrot vegetarian friendly.

Omit it completely if you’d like.

If you’ll miss the little crunch that the bacon brings, chopped walnuts would make a nice substitute.

Can this be made ahead?

Yes, you can make this Easter carrot cheese ball ahead of time.

If you’d like to make it the night before, mix everything together and form it into the carrot shape.

I’d wait to add the cheddar cheese to the cream cheese mixture and the parsley until it's time to serve, though.

Easter carrot cheese ball video:

Easter carrot cheese ball ingredients:

• Whipped chive cream cheese
• Cooked and crumbled bacon (I have a great method to cooking it HERE if you’d like)
• Everything bagel seasoning
• Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Large bunch of fresh parsley

Instructions:

First, in a medium sized bowl, add the cream cheese.

Then, add the crumbled bacon.

Next, add the everything bagel seasoning.

Now, add the shredded Monterey jack cheese.

After that, mix everything together until it’s evenly combined.

Then take the mixture and add it to a serving tray, trying to place it down in a way that will make it easier to form into a carrot shape.

Now form the cream cheese mixture into the shape of a carrot.

Clean up any smeared cheese on the edges using a paper towel or dish towel.

Next, cover the cream cheese mixture completely with the shredded cheddar cheese.

Finally, place a bunch of parsley at the top of the carrot to recreate the stem.

Serve with your choice of chips and enjoy!

Whats for dessert:

Here are some super cute dessert ideas for after this cheese ball is done.

• Muffin tin cinnamon roll apple pies
• 3 ingredient blueberry cobbler
• Warm chocolate chip cookie cast iron skillet