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Cheese Ball Recipe

This Cheese Ball is a holiday must ever year! It's incredibly easy to make and it only requires a few simple ingredients. It has a deliciously creamy texture, it's brimming with rich and cheesy flavor, and who doesn't love that nutty pecan finish for a contrasting crunch?

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. shredded medium cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup Fisher Pecans, chopped small

Instructions

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  1. Add cream cheese, sour, garlic powder and onion powder and pepper to a medium mixing bowl. Mix with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
  2. Mix in cheese (with electric mixer). Cover bowl and chill 1 hour to help firm it up.
  3. Shape into a ball using a spatula then with greased hands.
  4. Place pecans in a medium bowl. Roll cheese ball through pecans to cover entirely.
  5. Serve with crackers, using a butter knife for spreading. Store in refrigerator.

Notes

  • It's best to let it rest at room temperature to help it soften up for about 20 minutes. Don't sit at room temperature longer than 2 hours.