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Cheese Ball Recipe

A delicious and creamy cheese ball perfect for parties and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese Mixture
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese sharp
  • 1/2 cup crushed pecans for coating
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives optional
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
Serving Garnish
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped for garnish
  • 1 package crackers for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Cheese Mixture
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and chopped chives. Mix until well blended.
  2. Form the mixture into a ball shape and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
Coat the Cheese Ball
  1. Once chilled, unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in the crushed pecans until fully coated.
Serve
  1. Transfer the cheese ball to a serving platter, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

For added flavor, you can mix in other ingredients like diced jalapeños or dried cranberries.

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