Description
A delightful cheese ball recipe that is perfect for entertaining guests, combining various cheeses and seasonings for a flavorful appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
- Add the green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once chilled, roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans until fully coated.
- Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cheese ball, appetizer, party food, cheese recipes