Cheese Ball Recipe
All you need are a few simple ingredients to make this delightful cheese ball recipe! It's perfect for the holidays as it makes entertaining a breeze!
Servings 16 servings
Calories 107kcal
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Electric mixer (optional)
- Shallow dish
- Plastic wrap
Ingredients
- 2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese softened (452g)
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded (227g)
- 3 green onions chopped
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans (112g)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese on medium speed or with a wooden spoon just until creamy and smooth.
- Add the cheddar cheese, onion, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir together until well combined. Scrape the mixture together into a mound in the bowl.
- Place the pecans in a shallow dish. Roll the cheese mixture in the pecans until fully coated, gently pressing them into the ball so they stick, if needed.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and gently round into a ball. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours or up to 5 days. Unwrap and let the cheeseball sit out at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers or veggies.
Notes
- Instead of sharp cheddar cheese, you can swap it for another cheese, such as mozzarella, or you can even use a blend of cheeses. Avoid using a dry cheese such as parmesan, as it won’t be as spreadable.
- For a spicy kick, add a bit of hot sauce to the cream cheese before mixing it. You can also use spicy cheese such as pepper jack.
- Make sure to chop your pecans finely. If you’re having trouble chopping them, place them in a zip-top bag and use a rolling pin to crush them. Finely chopped pecans will coat the cheese ball better and be easier to spread.
- If you have trouble shaping the cheese ball, you can chill the cheese mixture for 10 to 20 minutes before trying to shape it again.
- I recommend serving this with a butter knife or butter spreader, as the crackers may break if you try to dive right in with one.
- You don’t have to shape the cheese ball into a ball! Feel free to get into the festive spirit with this recipe. Shape the cheese into a football, a star, a snowman, and more!
- For a little extra savory flavor, you can add some chopped bacon bits to the cheese mixture when you add the green onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 171IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 0.3mg