Cheese Ball Recipe
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Cheese Ball Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by combining cream cheese and butter until smooth, then folding in finely grated sharp white cheddar cheese. Flavoring the mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika gives the cheese ball savory depth and a mild smoky note. Once thoroughly mixed, the cheese mixture is formed into a ball and rolled in chopped pecans, adding texture and a nutty flavor contrast.
Serving the cheese ball immediately allows a softer texture, while chilling it firms the shape and lets flavors meld. Allowing a chilled cheese ball to come to room temperature before serving helps soften the spread, making it easier to enjoy. The combination of creamy, tangy, and smoky flavors with crunchy nuts makes this cheese ball suitable for crackers, bread, or vegetable dips at social occasions.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese finely grated, sharp, white
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Place the cream cheese, butter, white cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and smoked paprika in a bowl.
- Stir until thoroughly combined.
- Place the cheese mixture on a large piece of plastic wrap. Wrap the plastic around the cheese mixture, shaping it into a ball.
- Roll the ball in chopped pecans. Serve immediately, or chill until ready to serve. Let a chilled cheese ball sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 234mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 98mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 655IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 193mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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