Cheese Ball Recipe
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This Cheese Ball combines softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar, garlic and onion powders, and black pepper to form a smooth, flavorful spread. After chilling to firm up, it is shaped into a ball and rolled in chopped pecans for texture and nutty contrast. Served with crackers, it offers a creamy, tangy appetizer with a crunchy coating and can be softened before serving for easier spreading.
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Cheese Ball Recipe mixes cream cheese and sour cream with seasonings such as garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to create a smooth base. Medium shredded cheddar cheese is folded in, enriching the flavor and adding body.
After chilling for about an hour to firm the mixture, it is shaped into a ball then rolled in chopped pecans, which provide a crunchy texture and a nutty flavor exterior. The cheese ball is served chilled alongside crackers, making it a suitable spread for snacks or parties.
Allowing the cheese ball to rest about 20 minutes at room temperature before serving helps soften it for easier spreading without exceeding recommended time limits for food safety.
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Ingredients
- 2 (8 oz) pkgs. cream cheese softened but still slightly firm
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 8 oz. cheddar cheese medium, shredded
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- black pepper to taste
- 1 cup pecan chopped small, brand: Fisher
Instructions
- Add cream cheese, sour, garlic powder and onion powder and pepper to a medium mixing bowl. Mix with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
- Mix in cheese (with electric mixer). Cover bowl and chill 1 hour to help firm it up.
- Shape into a ball using a spatula then with greased hands.
- Place pecans in a medium bowl. Roll cheese ball through pecans to cover entirely.
- Serve with crackers, using a butter knife for spreading. Store in refrigerator.
Notes
- Let the cheese ball soften at room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving for easy spreading.
- Do not leave the cheese ball out longer than 2 hours to maintain food safety.
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