Easy Holiday Cheese Ball
Celebrate the season with this Easy Holiday Cheese Ball, a festive appetizer that's as simple to make as it is delicious! Packed with creamy cheese goodness, tangy Worcestershire sauce, and the fresh bite of green onions, this no-cook recipe is elevated with a crunchy pecan coating, while optional dried cranberries add a pop of holiday color and subtle sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, this make-ahead crowd-pleaser is perfect for entertaining, whether served with an assortment of crackers or crisp vegetable slices. Ideal for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or cozy family nights, this cheese ball is sure to be the talk of the table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Cream cheese
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 whole Green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1.5 cups Chopped pecans
- 0.25 cup Dried cranberries (optional)
- 1 package or assortment Crackers or vegetable slices (for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
Add the finely chopped green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and ground black pepper to the cheese mixture. Stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Shape the mixture into a ball with your hands or use plastic wrap to form it into a neat round shape.
Spread the chopped pecans onto a large plate. If using dried cranberries, mix them in with the pecans for a festive touch.
Roll the cheese ball in the pecan (and cranberry) mixture until it is fully coated on all sides.
Transfer the cheese ball to a serving plate. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the ball to firm up.
When ready to serve, remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes to soften slightly.
Serve with an assortment of crackers, bread slices, or fresh vegetable slices for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4748 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 382.7 g | 491% | |
| Saturated Fat | 154.4 g | 772% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 698 mg | 233% | |
| Sodium | 5132 mg | 223% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 254.3 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.3 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.9 g | ||
| Protein | 116.5 g | 233% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2280 mg | 175% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1948 mg | 41% | |
*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.
