Cheese Ball Recipe
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4.6
Cheese Ball Recipe
Description
The cheese ball is prepared by beating softened cream cheese until smooth, then folding in shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, sliced green onions, and a few dashes of hot sauce. This mixture is shaped into a ball using plastic wrap and chilled for at least an hour to firm up. Before serving, the chilled cheese ball is rolled in finely chopped pecans, which add texture and a nutty contrast.
The result is a creamy and tangy cheese spread with layers of savory flavor and a crunchy nut coating. It pairs well with crackers, cut vegetables, or sliced baguette, serving as a classic snack or appetizer for gatherings. The variety of ingredients gives a balanced sharpness and slight heat to the rich cream cheese base.
Chilling the cheese ball helps it maintain shape and allows flavors to meld. Applying nuts just before serving keeps them crisp and prevents sogginess. This cheese ball stores well in the refrigerator for up to two weeks if nuts are added fresh at serving time, making it a convenient make-ahead option.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese white, sharp, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 green onion sliced
- hot sauce a few dashes
- 1 cup pecan finely chopped
- crackers for serving, cut up, or slices
- vegetables
- baguette
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the cheddar cheese and mix until just combined. Add the garlic powder, worcestershire sauce, green onions, and hot sauce. Mix until well combined combined.
- Spoon cheese mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap and form into a ball. Wrap cheese ball in plastic wrap and chill for at least one hour.
- When ready to serve, remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator. Place chopped pecans on a plate. Unwrap cheese ball and gently roll in pecans, coating well. Place on a serving plate and serve with crackers, cut up vegetables, or baguette slices.
Notes
- Chill the cheese ball for at least one hour to help it firm up before rolling in pecans.
- Roll in chopped pecans just before serving to keep the nut coating crisp and fresh.
- Store the cheese ball tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to two weeks if nuts are added at serving.
- Serve with crackers, sliced vegetables, or baguette slices for easy appetizers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 92 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 92kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 210IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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