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Classic Cheese Ball

Classic Cheese Ball

Devashish
A delicious appetizer made with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and coated in pecans.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 101 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated, avoid pre-shredded cheese
  • 2 green onion 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 leaves
  • 1 dash black pepper freshly ground
  • 2/3 cup pecans finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Place cream cheese in a mixing bowl and mix until smooth.
  • Add cheese, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, parley, garlic powder, oregano and pepper and mix well to combine.
  • Use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl and gather the mixture into one lump.
  • Lightly grease your hands and form the mixture into a round ball.
  • Place the pecans on a plate. Hold the cheese ball in one hand and use the other hand to scoop the pecans onto the outside of the ball, pressing them in gently and turning the ball to coat all sides.
  • Cover the cheeseball in cling wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour to allow it to firm up.
  • Take it out of the refrigerator about 20 minutes before serving to allow it to soften just slightly.
  • Serve with crackers, pretzels, vegetables or anything else you'd love to dip in cheese!

Nutrition

Calories: 101kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 283IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cream cheese, holiday snack, party food, savory spread
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