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Cheese Ball with Pecans Recipe

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  • Author: Jasmine
  • Prep Time: 8 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings, or 2 medium cheese balls
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This classic cheese ball recipe is a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for any occasion. Softened cream cheese and sharp cheddar are combined with fresh green bell pepper, scallions, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder, then shaped into two delicious cheese balls coated with crunchy chopped pecans. Serve chilled with crackers, chips, or fresh vegetable sticks for an irresistible starter everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

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Cheese Ball Mixture

  • 1 pound (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup minced green bell pepper
  • 4 scallions, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 small lemon)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Coating and Serving

  • 1 cup chopped pecans, for rolling
  • Crackers, for serving
  • Fresh vegetables such as celery sticks or radishes, for serving
  • Chips, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cheese mixture: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, grated sharp cheddar, minced green bell pepper, minced scallions, fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Use a large fork to thoroughly mash and mix all the ingredients together until well incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
  2. Prepare pecans coating: On a clean surface or cutting board, spread out the chopped pecans in an even layer to prepare for coating the cheese balls.
  3. Form and coat the cheese balls: Divide the cheese mixture roughly into two equal halves. Using a large spatula or your clean hands, scoop one half and shape it into a ball. Place this cheese ball onto the chopped pecans and gently roll it around using your hands or plastic wrap to coat it evenly and completely. Repeat this process with the second half to form the second cheese ball.
  4. Chill and serve: You can serve the cheese balls immediately or wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to one week. Serve chilled with crackers, chips, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.

Notes

  • This easy, retro cheese ball appetizer is great for parties and social gatherings.
  • The pecan coating adds a delicious crunchy texture that complements the creamy cheese mixture.
  • Feel free to customize with your favorite nuts or add herbs for variations.
  • Keep the cheese balls refrigerated until serving time to maintain freshness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/24th of cheese ball or 1 cheese ball slice
  • Calories: 139
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 129 mg
  • Fat: 13 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 3 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 28 mg

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