This year was my very first Thanksgiving as a vegan, but that didn't mean that I was about to miss out on one of my favorites of the holiday season. This brings my to my vegan cheese ball experiment, which I am happy to say was a huge success. For this recipe, I simply took the recipe that my mom has used for years, and made it vegan. Super easy and absolutely delicious.
VEGAN CHEESEBALL
8 oz Cream Cheese (I used Kite Hill plain)
1/2 teaspoon Worcester sauce
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1/2 teaspoon onion salt (I used Trader Joe's)
1 1/2 tablespoon ranch (I used follow your heart)
1/2 cup shredded cheese (I used daiya shreds)
1/2 cup vegan jerky shredded
optional green onions
*I put the jerky in a food processor to shred it
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix until combined. If you feel so inclined and plan on sharing this with other people, you can shape it into a fancy ball...I'll be honest though, if I make it again just for me, I am eating this sucker right out of the bowl. I do recommend topping with the green onions though, it really adds a nice touch to this dip. I hope that you enjoy this! Definitely let me know if you make this! You can tag me online at @madenewco, @ttablog, or @selfcarevegan - I am behind all of them! :)
Enjoy!
