Best Easy Cheddar Cheese Ball Recipes

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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

CLASSIC CHEDDAR CHEESEBALL



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The classic Cheddar Cheese Ball is the snack everyone wants on their table for get-togethers and game nights.

Provided by Mary Younkin

Categories     Appetizer

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 - 1 teaspoon Worchestershire sauce
1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese, about 2 ounces
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Steps:

  • Place the cream cheese in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape the sides of the bowl and sprinkle garlic powder over the cream cheese. Add the Worcestershire sauce. Mix again until well combined, about 1 minute.
  • Add the cheese and mix again. Spread plastic wrap on the counter and scoop the cheese mixture onto it. Form into a ball with the spatula.
  • Place the chopped nuts on a small plate. Gently roll the cheeseball in the nuts to coat it completely. Wrap the finished cheese ball in plastic wrap until ready to serve.
  • Remove from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers and fresh vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 179 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

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.

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