Cheeseballs are so easy and are best when prepped ahead. We had some apps for dinner with this cheeseball and the leftovers are great in lots of uses.
![The Three Bite Rule - Parm/Peppercorn Cheeseball](https://thethreebiterule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cheeseball_parm_pepper_plate_590_390.jpg)
Parmesan Peppercorn Cheeseball
Ingredients:
1 brick cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup grated parmesan, reserving 1 tablespoon
1 teaspoon dried herbs (rosemary & oregano, or Italian Seasoning)
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup panko
Directions:
With a stand or hand mixer, mix together the cream cheese, parmesan, pepper, and a sprinkle of salt.
![The Three Bite Rule - Parm/Peppercorn Cheeseball](https://thethreebiterule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cheeseball_parm_pepper_ingred_590_390.jpg)
Spoon onto a pice of plastic wrap and twist up into a ball. Let chill for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
![The Three Bite Rule - Parm/Peppercorn Cheeseball](https://thethreebiterule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cheeseball_parm_pepper_ball_590_390.jpg)
Melt and brown the butter, cooking for about 5 minutes until nutty and brown. Let cool for 5 minutes.
![The Three Bite Rule - Parm/Peppercorn Cheeseball](https://thethreebiterule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cheeseball_parm_pepper_crunch_590_390.jpg)
Mix the brown butter with the panko and remaining parmesan. Roll the cheeseball in the brown butter crust.
Spread onto crackers or pieces of baguette.
Enjoy!
![The Three Bite Rule - Parm/Peppercorn Cheeseball](https://thethreebiterule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cheeseball_parm_pepper_bite_590_390.jpg)
I love the crunch. It was great on a hefty cracker. I later used leftovers on an egg and cheese sandwich and ohhmygosh, it elevated it. Put it on a burger! Spread it on toast! Use some on a turkey sandwich!
A trio of cheeseballs would be so fun with this parmesan peppercorn cheeseball, and this cheez-it crusted one, and this bacon crusted one!