5 from 54 votes
Cheese Ball Recipe
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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
16
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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.