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Cheese Ball
5 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 cheddar cheese freshly grated, sharp
  • 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 parsley dried
  • black pepper freshly ground, dash
  • 3/4 cup pecans finely chopped

Instructions

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  1. In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients, except for the pecans, and mix to combine.
  2. Using a spatula, scrape the mixture together into a lump. Lightly grease your hands and shape the mixture into a round ball.
  3. 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.
  4. Wrap the cheese ball in cling wrap and refrigerate for about 1-3 hours to firm up before serving.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 servings

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.