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Easy Cheese Ball

Deliciously Easy Cheese Ball to Wow Your Guests

This Easy Cheese Ball is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines creamy cheese with crunchy pecans.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Ball
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese or a milder cheese if preferred
  • ¼ cup finely chopped green onions can substitute with chives
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce omit for a milder cheese ball
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar for a gentler flavor
  • a pinch salt adjust based on cheese saltiness
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans can substitute walnuts or other nuts
For Serving
  • assorted crackers for pairing with the cheese ball
  • assorted fresh vegetables such as carrot sticks, cucumber slices, or celery

Equipment

  • stand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Cheese Ball
  1. In a stand mixer, blend 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar, and ¼ cup of finely chopped green onions. Add 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  2. Once mixed, use your hands to scrape the cheese mixture from the bowl and form it into a ball shape.
  3. Prepare a plate with 1 cup of finely chopped pecans. Carefully roll the formed cheese ball in the pecans, ensuring it gets completely coated on all sides.
  4. Wrap the coated cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour.
  5. Once chilled, unwrap the Easy Cheese Ball and place it on a serving platter with assorted crackers and fresh vegetable sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to use softened cream cheese for a smooth blend. You can experiment with different herbs and spices for added flavor.

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