Description
This Holiday Cheese Ball is the perfect festive appetizer—creamy, savory, and packed with flavor. Great for parties and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (for coating)
- Fresh parsley or cranberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan until well combined.
- Add green onions, red bell pepper, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands or wrap in plastic and mold it.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Once chilled, roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans to coat evenly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cranberries if desired.
- Serve with crackers, veggie sticks, or bread slices.
Notes
Make ahead and refrigerate overnight to enhance flavors. Toast the pecans for extra crunch and aroma.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of cheese ball
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: holiday cheese ball, appetizer, party snack, no bake