Cheese Ball
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5
Cheese Ball
Description
This Cheese Ball combines softened but slightly firm cream cheese with sour cream and shredded medium cheddar cheese. Seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, and coarse ground black pepper, the mixture is beaten until smooth. After chilling in the refrigerator to set, it is formed into a ball and coated in finely chopped pecans, adding texture and flavor.
The final product presents a balance of creamy, tangy dairy flavors and the crunchy, toasted pecans on the surface. The method requires minimal cooking, relying on chilling to develop the shape and meld the flavors.
Serving typically involves pairing with crackers or sliced bread for spreading, making it a suitable item for gatherings or snacks.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese , softened but still slightly firm
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded, medium
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper coarse ground
- 1 cup pecans , chopped small
Instructions
- To a large stand mixer add the cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, garlic powder and onion powder and black pepper, then beat on low speed until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Put mixture in the refrigerator for 1 hour to chill.
- Lay a large plastic wrap square on your counter and put the mixture on it, then gather the sides and bunch them up to help shape the mixture into a ball.
- Add the chopped pecans to a large bowl and roll the cheese ball into the chopped pecans then serve with crackers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 244mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 742IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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