Easy Cheese Ball
Perfect for any party or gathering, this Easy Cheese Ball is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that comes together in just 15 minutes! Made with a creamy blend of tangy cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce, it’s seasoned with garlic and onion powders for a punch of savory flavor. Optional green onions add a fresh, zesty touch, while a crunchy coating of chopped pecans or walnuts elevates every bite. With no cooking required, this simple yet elegant cheese ball is the ideal make-ahead appetizer, firming up in the fridge until it’s ready to be served with your favorite crackers, breadsticks, or veggies. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or summer picnic, this cheese ball will always be the star of the snack table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 sheet plastic wrap
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and chopped green onions (if using).
Use an electric hand mixer or a sturdy spoon to thoroughly mix the ingredients until well combined and smooth.
Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on your counter and transfer the cheese mixture onto the center of the wrap.
Use the plastic wrap to shape the mixture into a ball, pressing and smoothing as needed.
Spread the chopped pecans or walnuts on a large plate or shallow dish.
Unwrap the cheese ball and gently roll it in the chopped nuts, pressing lightly to coat the surface evenly.
Re-wrap the cheese ball in a clean sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up the shape and enhance the flavors.
Serve chilled with crackers, breadsticks, or vegetables of your choice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3286 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 308.7 g | 396% | |
| Saturated Fat | 147.2 g | 736% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 700 mg | 233% | |
| Sodium | 2952 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.1 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.9 g | ||
| Protein | 97.4 g | 195% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2163 mg | 166% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1187 mg | 25% | |
*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.
