Festive Cheese Ball
This festive cheese ball is a crowd-pleasing appetizer, perfect for holiday gatherings or parties. It's easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite seasonings and toppings.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Mixing spoon
- Shallow dish
- Plastic wrap
Ingredients
Cheese Ball
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and salt.
- Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and form a cohesive mixture. Shape the mixture into a ball.
- In a separate shallow dish, combine the chopped pecans and fresh parsley. Roll the cheese ball in the pecan and parsley mixture, pressing gently to coat it evenly.
- Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the cheese ball to firm up.
- Serve the festive cheese ball with crackers, pita bread, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
For best results, prepare the cheese ball at least a few hours in advance to allow the flavors to deepen. You can also experiment with different types of nuts or herbs for coating. Consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper for a subtle kick.