Creamy Cheese Ball
A delightful cheese ball made with cream cheese and cheddar, coated in nuts for a crunchy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 140 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crackers for serving
Instructions
- Combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix well until smooth.
- Form the mixture into a ball shape and wrap it in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate the wrapped cheese ball for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in the chopped nuts to coat the surface completely.
- Serve on a platter with assorted crackers.
Notes
Make sure to use softened cream cheese for easier mixing. Allow the cheese ball to sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving for easier spreading.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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