Blue Cheese Ball
Elevate your appetizer game with this delectable Blue Cheese Ball, a creamy, savory creation perfect for parties and gatherings. Featuring a flavorful blend of tangy blue cheese, rich cream cheese, and sharp cheddar, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, with a touch of Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder adding depth to every bite. Once chilled, the cheese ball is rolled in a crunchy coating of toasted pecans and optional fresh chives, offering both irresistible texture and a pop of color. Serve this crowd-pleaser with crackers, crusty baguette slices, or crisp veggie sticks for an enticing centerpiece to any snack spread. Perfect for holidays, game days, or casual entertaining, this Blue Cheese Ball is a make-ahead marvel that impresses with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 grams Blue cheese, crumbled
- 225 grams Cream cheese, softened
- 120 grams Sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Dried parsley
- 100 grams Pecans, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blue cheese, cream cheese, and grated sharp cheddar cheese using a hand mixer or wooden spoon until smooth and well blended.
Add the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and dried parsley to the cheese mixture. Mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands or a piece of plastic wrap. Wrap the cheese ball tightly in the plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
While the cheese ball chills, prepare the coating by mixing the finely chopped pecans and fresh chives (if using) in a shallow dish or plate.
Remove the cheese ball from the fridge, unwrap it, and roll it in the pecan mixture until evenly coated on all sides.
Place the cheese ball on a serving platter. Serve immediately with crackers, sliced baguette, or vegetable sticks, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.0 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 58 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 401 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 10.0 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 228 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 146 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
