Description
This Classic Cheese Ball is a creamy, savory appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. With a delightful blend of cheeses and spices, it’s sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, grated sharp cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, dried parsley flakes, garlic powder, dried oregano, and black pepper. Mix well until creamy and smooth.
- Shape the cheese mixture into a ball and roll it in finely chopped pecans until evenly coated. Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill and firm up.
Notes
Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables for dipping. You can also experiment with different nuts or spices to customize the flavor.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Classic Cheese Ball, cheese appetizer, party dip, easy recipe, American cuisine