Description
This easy and classic cheese ball recipe is a creamy, savory appetizer made with cream cheese, shredded cheese, green onions, and seasonings, all rolled in crunchy chopped pecans. Perfect for parties, holidays, or any gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add in the shredded cheddar cheese, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into a ball shape using your hands or a spatula.
- Place the chopped pecans on a plate or shallow dish and roll the cheese ball in the pecans until fully coated.
- Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve with crackers, pretzels, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- Make the cheese ball a day ahead for even better flavor.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- Try adding chopped dried cranberries for a sweet contrast.
- Use pre-shredded cheese or shred your own for different texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 cheese ball
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
