Cheese Ball Recipe
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Cheese Ball Recipe
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All you need are a few simple ingredients to make this delightful cheese ball recipe! It's perfect for the holidays as it makes entertaining a breeze!
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Ingredients
- 2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese softened (452g)
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded (227g)
- 3 green onions chopped
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup Finely chopped pecans (112g)
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Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese on medium speed or with a wooden spoon just until creamy and smooth.
- Add the cheddar cheese, onion, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir together until well combined. Scrape the mixture together into a mound in the bowl.
- Place the pecans in a shallow dish. Roll the cheese mixture in the pecans until fully coated, gently pressing them into the ball so they stick, if needed.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and gently round into a ball. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours or up to 5 days. Unwrap and let the cheeseball sit out at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers or veggies.
Notes
- Instead of sharp cheddar cheese, you can swap it for another cheese, such as mozzarella, or you can even use a blend of cheeses. Avoid using a dry cheese such as parmesan, as it won’t be as spreadable.
- For a spicy kick, add a bit of hot sauce to the cream cheese before mixing it. You can also use spicy cheese such as pepper jack.
- Make sure to chop your pecans finely. If you’re having trouble chopping them, place them in a zip-top bag and use a rolling pin to crush them. Finely chopped pecans will coat the cheese ball better and be easier to spread.
- If you have trouble shaping the cheese ball, you can chill the cheese mixture for 10 to 20 minutes before trying to shape it again.
- I recommend serving this with a butter knife or butter spreader, as the crackers may break if you try to dive right in with one.
- You don’t have to shape the cheese ball into a ball! Feel free to get into the festive spirit with this recipe. Shape the cheese into a football, a star, a snowman, and more!
- For a little extra savory flavor, you can add some chopped bacon bits to the cheese mixture when you add the green onions.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
107kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
103mg
(4%)
Potassium
53mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.5g
(1%)
Vitamin A
171IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 171IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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