Festive Cream Cheese Ball
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this irresistible Festive Cream Cheese Ball, a showstopping appetizer that's sure to delight your guests! Bursting with bold flavors of sharp cheddar, smoky bacon, and savory green onions, this easy no-cook recipe is a breeze to prepare in just 15 minutes. Rolled in crunchy chopped pecans and garnished with fresh parsley, this creamy, flavorful cheese ball doubles as a decorative centerpiece while delivering the perfect balance of textures and tastes. Whether paired with crisp crackers or fresh veggies, it’s the ultimate party dish for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any festive occasion. Perfect for entertaining, this make-ahead appetizer will keep your guests coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 green onions, finely chopped
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1 platter crackers or fresh vegetables (for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
Using a spatula or electric hand mixer, thoroughly mix the ingredients until well combined.
Shape the mixture into a ball. If the mixture is too soft to shape, refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to firm up.
Spread the chopped pecans on a plate or clean surface. Gently roll the cheese ball in the pecans, pressing them slightly to adhere to the surface.
Once fully coated, transfer the cheese ball to a serving plate. Garnish the top with chopped parsley for a festive touch.
Refrigerate the cheese ball for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled with crackers or fresh vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
396 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.1 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.3 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 514 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.1 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.9 g | ||
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 193 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 170 mg | 4% | |
*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.
