Cheese Ball Recipe
This classic cheese ball recipe is always a favorite appetizer for the holidays!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Additional Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: classic cheese ball recipe
Servings: 16
Author: Joy Shull
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup fresh green onions minced or finely diced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup pecan pieces**
Beat together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, green onions, salt, and pepper until combined
Grate the cheddar cheese block fresh
Beat in the sharp cheddar cheese
Cover and chill the cheese ball mixture for around an hour, until it begins to firm
Use a spatula and greased hands to form the cheese ball shape, then roll it in the pecans until it is coated on all sides
Serve with your favorite crackers and enjoy!
Start with one cup of pecan pieces for rolling, and add more if necessary.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 - 5 days
Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 587IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 0.3mg