Description
This Cheese Ball recipe is a classic and crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for any gathering. Creamy, cheesy, and flavorful, this easy-to-make cheese ball is coated in crunchy nuts and pairs perfectly with your favorite crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Ball:
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or chives
Coating:
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Crackers for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and green onions. Mix well.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- After chilling, roll the cheese ball in chopped nuts to coat the outside.
- Serve with crackers and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize by adding bacon bits, dried cranberries, or trying different cheeses like pepper jack.
- Making the cheese ball a day ahead enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
