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A pecan-crusted cheese ball with a scoop taken out, served with crackers and cucumber slices.

Cheese Ball Recipe

Amelia MapstoneAmelia Mapstone
Roll up this creamy, savory Cheese Ball recipe, coated in crunchy pecans. It's the ultimate make-ahead appetizer for any holiday gathering!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 3/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 pinch paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • 2/3 cup finely chopped pecans
  • Crackers, chips, or veggies like celery sticks (for dipping)

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, dried parsley, paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, and black pepper until smooth and well blended.
    Mixing cream cheese, cheddar, and green onions for the Cheese Ball Recipe.
  • Lightly grease your hands and gather the mixture to form a round ball.
    Forming the Cheese Ball Recipe mixture into a round ball.
  • Place the chopped pecans on a plate. Roll the cheese ball in the pecans until it is evenly coated. You can also hold the cheese ball in one hand, scoop pecans onto it with the other, press gently, and turn to coat all sides.
    A cheese ball coated in chopped pecans, served in a white bowl.
  • Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Remove it about 20 minutes before serving so it softens slightly. Serve with crackers, chips, or fresh vegetable sticks.
    Cheese ball wrapped in plastic wrap, ready for chilling.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 121mgFiber: 0.3g
Keyword Cheese Ball
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