Best Easy Awesome Cheese Ball Recipes

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EASY CHEESE BALL II



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A delicious and easy way to enjoy a cheese ball. Serve with crackers and enjoy! You can cut this recipe in half to make a smaller version. You could substitute Colby, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack cheese for the Cheddar the recipe calls for.

Provided by EXPLORE725

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
2 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a medium size bowl, mash cream cheese. Mix dressing mix and Cheddar cheese into the cream cheese. Shape the mixture into a ball. Roll the ball in the chopped nuts. Refrigerate covered until ready to serve. Yum!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 112.8 mg, Fat 52.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, Sodium 720.1 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

CHEESE BALL RECIPE



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This Cheese Ball is a holiday must ever year! It's incredibly easy to make and it only requires a few simple ingredients. It has a deliciously creamy texture, it's brimming with rich and cheesy flavor, and who doesn't love that nutty pecan finish for a contrasting crunch?

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Snack

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (8 oz) pkgs. cream cheese, (softened but still slightly firm)
1/3 cup sour cream
8 oz. shredded medium cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Pepper, (to taste)
1 cup Fisher Pecans, (chopped small)

Steps:

  • Add cream cheese, sour, garlic powder and onion powder and pepper to a medium mixing bowl. Mix with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
  • Mix in cheese (with electric mixer). Cover bowl and chill 1 hour to help firm it up.
  • Shape into a ball using a spatula then with greased hands.
  • Place pecans in a medium bowl. Roll cheese ball through pecans to cover entirely.
  • Serve with crackers, using a butter knife for spreading. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 184 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY CHEESE BALL



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My mom made this cheeseball every Christmas when I was growing up. It is still one of my favorites! I am not sure of the ranch dressing's envelope size. I don't think it comes in multiple sizes though.

Provided by Ruscinda

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 1 cheeseball, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
8 ounces sour cream
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
0.5 (8 ounce) envelope ranch dressing mix
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • mix cheddar cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, and ranch dressing mix.
  • chill for 1 hour or until set.
  • roll in chopped pecans.
  • serve with Ritz crackers.

EASY AWESOME CHEESE BALL



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Everytime I make this for a party, I get asked for the recipe and never have left overs. It's really easy and can be made ahead of time. Enjoy!

Provided by susankemp

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 1 ball, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 ounce hidden valley ranch dressing mix
1 1/2 cups pecan pieces

Steps:

  • Soften the cream cheese for 30 seconds in the microwave.
  • Knead in the Ranch mix thouroughly.
  • Roll into a ball and put in the fridge on a plate to firm up.
  • Drop into a large ziplock bag of pecan bits and roll around to coat the outside before serving with whatever crackers you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.6, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 24.9, Sodium 67.1, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.4, Protein 2.5

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