Description
This easy cheese ball recipe is a classic party favorite that is simple to make and always a crowd pleaser. Creamy and flavorful, this cheese ball is perfect for gatherings or as a tasty snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Ball:
- 2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans or crushed crackers for coating
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Add green onions if desired.
- Shape: Form the mixture into a ball using clean hands or plastic wrap.
- Chill: Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Coat: Roll the chilled cheese ball in pecans or crackers to coat evenly.
- Serve: Serve with crackers, pretzels, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- You can prepare this cheese ball up to 3 days ahead.
- For a different flavor, try adding bacon, ranch seasoning, or dried cranberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of cheese ball
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg