Description
A classic cheese ball made with sharp cheddar, cream cheese, and chopped pecans, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated (about 8 oz)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Dash of freshly ground black pepper
- ⅔ cup pecans, finely chopped
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl and beat until smooth.
- Add the cheddar cheese, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, parsley, garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper. Mix well until fully combined.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl and gather the mixture into one lump. Lightly grease your hands, then shape the mixture into a round ball.
- Spread the chopped pecans on a plate. Roll the cheese ball in the pecans, pressing gently to coat all sides evenly.
- Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, allowing it to firm up.
- Remove from the refrigerator about 20 minutes before serving to soften slightly. Serve with crackers, pretzels, breadsticks, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
For a nut-free option, use crushed pretzels or toasted breadcrumbs instead of pecans. Make it dairy-free by following the vegan variations provided.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 286mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Protein: 8.6g
- Cholesterol: 74mg