Step 1

Mince garlic, and then add a generous pinch of salt. Mash the garlic and salt mixture with the flat side of your knife until a paste forms.

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, stir garlic paste, chives, parsley, lemon juice, and cream cheese together until well combined. Use a spatula to form a ball out of the cream cheese. Refrigerate for 20 minutes, or until the texture has firmed up slightly.

Step 3

In a small casserole dish or another dish with a flat surface, mix McCormick seasoning with pepper. Add more pepper if you want it to be spicier. Take the cheese ball and roll it in the spice mixture, patting the spices into the ball, until the ball is completely covered.

Step 4

Place cheese ball on a small plate, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Serve cheese ball with crackers.