The Best Classic Cheese Ball Recipe
Make this easy cheese ball recipe for your next gathering. It uses simple ingredients like cream cheese and cheddar, and you can prepare it ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 2 hr 15 min
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans or almonds
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until completely smooth and well combined.
- Shape the cheese mixture into a ball using your hands or a spatula.
- Place the chopped nuts on a shallow plate. Roll the cheese ball in the nuts until it is completely coated.
- Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to 3 days, to allow the flavors to meld and the ball to firm up.
- Before serving, let the cheese ball sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes. Serve with crackers, pretzels, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For a different flavor, substitute half the cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack or smoked Gouda.
- You can add 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh chives or 2 slices of cooked, crumbled bacon to the cheese mixture for extra flavor.
- This is an excellent make ahead party food option for stress-free entertaining.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2 oz)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 35