Classic Cheese Ball
A creamy, tangy appetizer made with cream cheese and cheddar, rolled in nuts, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Remove the cream cheese from the fridge ahead of time to soften.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, chopped green onions, chopped pecans, and garlic powder.
- Stir thoroughly until the mixture is uniform.
- Shape the mixture into a compact ball.
- Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm and develop flavor.
- Unwrap, place on a serving plate, and serve with crackers and vegetable sticks.
Notes
For a lighter version, use part-skim cream cheese. For nut-free, omit pecans and use chives or breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/classic-cheese-ball/