Description
A timeless and crowd-pleasing appetizer, this classic cheese ball is rich, creamy, and perfect for any gathering. It’s simple to make and always a hit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, divided
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- Assorted crackers and bread for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, half of the chopped pecans, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Shape the cheese mixture into a ball using your hands or two spoons.
- Roll the cheese ball in the remaining chopped pecans to coat evenly.
- Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow it to firm up.
- Before serving, place the cheese ball on a serving platter and surround it with crackers and bread.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, you can use a food processor to combine the ingredients.
- Experiment with different nut coatings like walnuts or almonds.
- Add a dash of Worcestershire sauce for an extra layer of flavor.
- You can add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg