Description
A creamy, flavorful, and easy-to-make cheese ball blended with cheddar, herbs, and spices, then rolled in crunchy nuts. Perfect for parties, holidays, and game days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (for coating)
- Crackers, pretzels, or fresh veggies for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until fully combined.
- Using clean hands, shape the mixture into a ball.
- Spread the chopped nuts and parsley (if using) on a plate and roll the cheese ball until evenly coated on all sides.
- Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up and let the flavors meld.
- When ready to serve, unwrap and place the cheese ball on a platter with crackers, pretzels, or veggies.
Notes
- Add cooked, crumbled bacon for extra smoky flavor.
- Mix in other cheeses like gouda or pepper jack for variety.
- Roll the cheese ball in crushed pretzels or crispy fried onions instead of nuts for a nut-free version.
- Make mini cheese balls for individual servings at parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of cheese ball
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg