5.0 from 3 votes
Cheese Ball
The Cheese Ball is an iconic staple for any gathering, especially this upcoming holiday season!
Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 117 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
- 3 green onions chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Dash of freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup pecans finely chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients, except for the pecans, and mix to combine.
- Using a spatula, scrape the mixture together into a lump. Lightly grease your hands and shape the mixture into a round ball.
- Put the chopped pecans in a large shallow bowl. Carefully roll the cheese ball over the pecans to coat it. You can also use your hands to press the pecans onto it.
- Wrap the cheese ball in cling wrap and refrigerate for about 1-3 hours to firm up before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
117kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
111mg
(5%)
Potassium
51mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
342IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 117kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 342IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.