Description
This Classic Cheese Ball is a creamy and flavorful appetizer perfect for any gathering. Made with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and a blend of spices, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Ball:
- 16 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese (avoid pre-shredded cheese)
- 2 green onions , chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano
- dash freshly ground black pepper
- 2/3 cup pecans , finely chopped
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, parsley, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form Cheese Ball: Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Coat with Pecans: Roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans until fully coated.
- Serve: Serve with crackers or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- Avoid pre-shredded cheese for better texture and flavor.
- You can customize the coating by using different nuts or herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg