Classic Cheese Ball
A delicious and easy-to-make classic cheese ball, perfect for holiday gatherings and parties.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 0.5 cup pecans finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons green onions chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
For Coating (Optional)
- 0.5 cup pecans chopped
- 0.25 cup parsley chopped fresh
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese, 0.5 cup chopped pecans, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is combined.
- Shape the cheese mixture into a ball.
- If using the coating, spread the 0.5 cup chopped pecans and chopped parsley on a plate or shallow dish.
- Roll the cheese ball in the pecan and parsley mixture until evenly coated.
- Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Serve with crackers, pretzels, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
This cheese ball can be made up to 2 days in advance and kept refrigerated.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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