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Simple Cheddar Green Onion Cheese Ball with Pecans Recipe

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This Simple Cheese Ball recipe is a delightful appetizer featuring a creamy blend of cream cheese and sharp cheddar cheese, enhanced with green onions, Worcestershire sauce, and spices. Coated in finely chopped pecans, it's perfect for serving with crackers, pretzels, or fresh vegetables for dipping. Easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress at any gathering.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings

Ingredients

Cheese Ball Mixture

  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Dash freshly ground black pepper

Coating

  • 2/3 cup pecans, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Mix cheeseball ingredients: Place the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl and beat until smooth using a spoon or mixer. Add the freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, dried parsley flakes, garlic powder, dried oregano, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined into a uniform mixture.
  2. Form into ball: Use a rubber spatula to scrape the mixture from the sides of the bowl and gather it into a single lump. Lightly grease your hands with a little oil or water to prevent sticking, then shape the mixture into a compact, round ball.
  3. Coat with nuts: Spread the finely chopped pecans evenly on a plate. Hold the cheese ball in one hand and gently press the other hand to scoop and press the pecans onto the outer surface of the ball. Rotate the cheese ball to ensure all sides are fully coated with the chopped pecans.
  4. Chill and serve: Wrap the coated cheese ball tightly in cling wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour to allow it to firm up. Before serving, remove from the fridge approximately 20 minutes early to soften slightly for easier spreading. Serve alongside crackers, pretzels, or fresh vegetables for dipping.

Notes

  • Use a spreading knife to serve the cheese ball to prevent it from breaking apart when dipping with crackers.
  • Cream Cheese: Both regular and low-fat cream cheese can be used depending on preference.
  • Cheddar Cheese: For best flavor and texture, use freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese from a block rather than pre-shredded cheese.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/simple-cheddar-green-onion-cheese-ball-with-pecans-recipe/