Description
Make this classic cheese ball recipe for your next party. It is simple to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser. This appetizer features creamy cheese mixed with savory flavors and coated in crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon (optional)
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well until smooth.
- Stir in the fresh parsley and crumbled bacon, if using.
- Shape the mixture into a ball.
- Place the chopped pecans on a plate or shallow dish.
- Roll the cheese ball in the pecans until completely coated.
- Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Serve cold with crackers or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature cream cheese for easy mixing.
- You can substitute pecans with crushed walnuts or dried herbs for a different coating.
- Prepare this a day ahead; chilling time improves the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg