A savory and festive cheese ball made with sharp cheddar, cream cheese, spices, and nuts, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Traditional Christmas Cheese Ball
A savory and festive cheese ball made with sharp cheddar, cream cheese, spices, and nuts, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- 1 tbsp parsley freshly chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sharp cheddar cheese until well blended.
- Add in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Shape the cheese mixture into a ball, then roll in chopped pecans and parsley until the cheese ball is fully coated.
- Refrigerate the cheese ball for at least an hour before serving to allow it to firm up.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 142mgPotassium: 58mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 7IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
This cheese ball is the BEST! Perfect for the holidays, everyone loved it!
I don’t know, some people don’t like cheese that much. Is it really that good?
I’m glad to hear that! I made it last year and it disappeared in minutes. Perfect for parties!