Cheese Ball Recipe
This easy cheese ball recipe is a classic favorite appetizer!
Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup fresh green onions minced or finely diced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup pecan pieces see notes
Instructions
- Beat together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, green onions, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Grate the cheddar cheese block fresh.
- Beat the sharp cheddar cheese into the cream cheese mixture.
- Cover and chill the cheese ball mixture in the refrigerator for around an hour, until it begins to firm.
- Use a spatula and greased hands (I used olive oil spray on my 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!
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Notes
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.
Nutrition
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