Classic Cheese Ball Recipe
This Classic Cheese Ball recipe is an easy appetizer made from a blend of cream cheese, cheddar cheese, chopped pecans, and spices.
Classic Cheese Ball Recipe
This easy Cheese Ball recipe is one that my grandma made for every holiday. It’s a simple blend of cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onion, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce all rolled together and coated in chopped pecans.
This easy appetizer recipe is one of my favorites because you can make it ahead of time, then pull it out of the refrigerator just before guests arrive and serve it with cheese and crackers, or low carb veggies for those who are skipping the carbs.
Add it to your Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Eve appetizer platters, or serve it at your next game day party.
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How to Make a Cheese Ball:
- Place cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and salt in the bowl of your stand mixer and mix together until all ingredients are fully combined.
- Scrape the mixture from the bowl and form into a ball.
- Roll the ball in the chopped pecans until it is fully covered.
- Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour.
- Serve with crackers and veggies.
What to Serve with a Cheese Ball:
This simple cheese ball makes a great party appetizer. It can be placed on a platter with bread and crackers. If you are looking for a low carb option you can pair it with vegetables like celery and cucumbers.
How Long is a Homemade Cheese Ball Good For?
You can make this up to 1 week in advance. Wrap the ball tightly in plastic wrap and place in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve it.
Can You Freeze a Cheese Ball?
Yes! If you would like to make your cheese ball even further in advance you can store it in the freezer for up to 2 months.
To freeze a cheese ball wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place in an airtight container or a sealed freezer bag. Place in the freezer until ready to serve.
Before serving remove the cheeseball from the freezer and let it thaw for 24 hours in the refrigerator.
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Classic Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
- 8 ounces Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon Green onion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Pecans, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Place cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and salt in the bowl of your stand mixer and mix together until all ingredients are fully combined.
- Scrape the mixture from the bowl and form into a ball.
- Roll the ball in the chopped pecans until it is fully covered.
- Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour.
- Serve with vegetables and crackers.
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