This Cheese Ball recipe is a creamy, savory party appetizer made with a blend of cheeses, seasonings, and mix-ins, shaped into a ball and rolled in crunchy nuts or herbs.
Author:Beth
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 15 minutes (including chilling time)
Yield:1 large cheese ball (serves 10-12) 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:No-bake
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (for coating)
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, shredded cheddar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until well combined.
Stir in chopped green onions.
Shape the mixture into a ball using clean hands or plastic wrap.
Spread the chopped pecans or walnuts on a plate and roll the cheese ball in the nuts to coat evenly.
Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Serve with crackers, vegetables, or bread slices.
Notes
Can be made up to 2 days in advance for better flavor blending.
Use different cheese blends or add dried fruit for variety.
For a nut-free version, coat with fresh herbs or crushed pretzels instead.