Description

This classic Cheese Ball recipe is a creamy, flavorful appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. Made with a blend of cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, and seasoned with garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, green onions, and hot sauce, then coated in crunchy chopped pecans, it pairs wonderfully with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh cut vegetables.

Ingredients

Scale

Cheese Ball Mixture

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups shredded white sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 green onions, sliced
A few dashes of hot sauce

Coating and Serving

1 cup finely chopped pecans
Crackers, cut up vegetables, or baguette slices, for serving

Instructions

Prepare the cheese mixture: In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and mix until just combined. Then incorporate the garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, sliced green onions, and a few dashes of hot sauce. Mix everything well until fully combined.
Shape and chill: Spoon the cheese mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap and form it into a ball shape. Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow it to firm up and the flavors to meld.
Coat with pecans and serve: When ready to serve, remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator. Place the finely chopped pecans on a plate. Unwrap the cheese ball and gently roll it in the pecans, coating it evenly. Transfer the coated cheese ball to a serving plate and serve alongside crackers, sliced baguette, or cut-up vegetables.

Notes

Letting the cream cheese come to room temperature ensures easier mixing and a smoother texture.
The cheese ball can be made up to 24 hours in advance and kept refrigerated.
For a milder flavor, reduce or omit the hot sauce.
Try rolling the cheese ball in other coatings like chopped herbs, bacon bits, or crushed pretzels for variety.
Make sure to chill the cheese ball thoroughly so it holds its shape when serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: cheese ball, appetizer, cream cheese recipe, party food, cheddar cheese, easy appetizer, no bake appetizer