Classic Cheese Ball
A simple and delicious cheese ball recipe that's perfect for holidays and parties. Loaded with cheese and seasonings, this appetizer is always a crowd-pleaser.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 0.5 cup pecans chopped
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese, half of the chopped pecans, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball. Roll the ball in the remaining chopped pecans, pressing gently to coat.
- Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up before serving.
- Serve with crackers, pretzels, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, you can add a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to the cream cheese mixture.