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Classic Cheese Ball

Classic Cheese Ball

This Classic Cheese Ball recipe features cheddar cheese, green onions, and spices, mixed with cream cheese and coated in pecans, perfect for appetizers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 24 servings
Calories 124 kcal

Equipment

  • Cheese Spreading Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated, avoid pre-shredded
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • dash freshly ground black pepper
  • ⅔ cup pecans finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Place cream cheese in a mixing bowl then mix until smooth. Add cheese, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, parsley, garlic powder, oregano, and pepper then mix well to combine.
  • Use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl and gather the mixture into one lump. Lightly grease your hands and form the mixture into a round ball.
  • Place the pecans on a plate. Hold the cheese ball in one hand and use the other hand to scoop the pecans onto the outside of the ball, pressing them in gently and turning the ball to coat all sides.
  • Cover the cheeseball in cling wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour to allow it to firm up. Remove from fridge about 20 minutes before serving to allow it to soften just slightly. Serve with crackers, pretzels, vegetables or anything else you'd love to dip in cheese!

Notes

Use a spreading knife to serve the cheeseball. Regular or low fat cream cheese will work fine. Substitute almonds or another finely chopped nut, or leave the nuts out completely and use bacon bits, chopped green onion, or Craisins. Prepare the cheeseball without nuts for a week ahead and coat it in nuts an hour before serving. Store in the refrigerator for several days or up to 2 weeks, and freeze without nuts for up to a month.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheese ballCalories: 124kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 129mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 361IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword Appetizer, cheese, Classic Cheese Ball, dips, party food, snack
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