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Basic Cheeseball Recipe
Check out this fun and festive cheeseball recipe. It’s easy to make and can be made ahead of time, reducing party time stress!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 124 kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz. cream cheese softened
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese I prefer “old” cheddar cheese for this
- 1/3 cup chopped green onion
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Black pepper to taste
- 2/3 cup chopped pecans walnuts or almonds are also good choices
Instructions
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Use a mixer to whip the cream cheese. Use a wooden spoon to stir in remaining ingredients except nuts.
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Form the mixture into a ball. I find it helpful to coat my hands with non-stick cooking spray to help keep it from sticking.
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Roll the cheeseball in nuts. If you find that they aren’t sticking well enough, use your hands to gently press them into the ball.
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Wrap the cheeseball in plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for at least an hour. Take it out of the fridge about 20 minutes before serving. This will allow it to soften a bit (so it’s spreadable) and make it easier to turn into Rudolph!
Nutrition Facts
Basic Cheeseball Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 31mg10%
Sodium 122mg5%
Potassium 54mg2%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 362IU7%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 90mg9%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.