Salami Cream Cheese Ball
This Salami Cream Cheese Ball is a classic, crowd-pleasing appetizer loaded with savory flavor. Made with cream cheese, cheddar, salami, and green onions, it’s an easy, no-bake party dip that’s perfect for holidays, game days, and casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Cream cheese, softened
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Diced hard salami (like Cervelat or Genoa)
- Green onions, chopped
- Mayonnaise
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- In a stand mixer or large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, diced salami, chopped green onions, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Spoon mixture onto plastic wrap and form into a ball, log, or wreath shape.
- Wrap tightly and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until firm.
- Unwrap and serve with crackers, cucumbers, or carrot sticks.
Notes
- Best served slightly chilled but spreadable.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture.
- Customize with bacon, nuts, herbs, or different meats.
- Great make-ahead appetizer — just add coatings last minute.
- Perfect for nut-free events and kid-friendly snacking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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