5 from 3 votes
Cheese Ball Recipe
A classic appetizer that is perfect for a party, this Cheese Ball Recipe is the only one you’ll need! Filled with cheese and spices and coated in pecans, it is always a crowd favorite.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
254 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese at room temperature
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded sharp
- 2 green onions chopped
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- black pepper ground
- 2/3 cup pecan halves chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, onions, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and pepper.
- Mix together until completely combined.
- Lay out 2 pieces of plastic wrap perpendicular to each other. Dump the cheese mixture into the center of the plastic wrap. Gather the plastic wrap up around the mixture and shape it into a ball shape, making sure it is completely covered with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours, but preferably overnight.
- Place the pecans on a plate. Remove the cheese ball from the plastic wrap and roll in the pecans, completely coating with the pecans.
- Serve with crackers.
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Notes
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide. Nutrition information does not include crackers for serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/12 of recipe
Calories
254kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
248mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/12 of recipe | |
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.