5.0 from 39 votes
Cheese Ball
Cheese Ball: an easy party appetizer made with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and pecans that is quick and perfect for any holiday party!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 280 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese , softened but still slightly firm
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces medium cheddar cheese , shredded
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp coarse ground black pepper
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
244mg
(10%)
Potassium
110mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
742IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
183mg
(18%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280
% 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.