Classic Cheddar Cheese Ball
A creamy cream cheese and sharp cheddar ball seasoned with garlic and onion and rolled in chopped pecans.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Plastic wrap
- Hand mixer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ cup chopped pecans or crushed pretzels, for the coating
Instructions
Cooking
- Soften. Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature.
- Mix. Beat the cream cheese with the cheddar, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Shape. Shape the mixture into a ball or log on plastic wrap.
- Coat. Roll the ball in the chopped pecans until covered.
- Chill. Wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour, preferably overnight, and serve with crackers.
Notes
Substitutions: Crushed pretzels replace the pecans, and Colby Jack replaces the cheddar.
Tips: Chill overnight for a cleaner slicing texture.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze the plain ball for up to 2 months.
Nutrition is calculated for one serving without crackers.