Description
A classic cheese ball recipe perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Add green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once firm, roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with additional green onions if desired.
- Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For a spicy variation, add diced jalapeños.
- Experiment with different cheeses like blue cheese or gouda.
- Serve with a variety of dipping options for guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cheese ball, appetizer, party food