Description
This cheese ball is a creamy, savory appetizer. You mix cream cheese and cheddar with seasonings. Roll it in nuts for a crunchy coating. Serve with crackers or vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Shape the mixture into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- On a plate, mix pecans and parsley. Roll the cheese ball in the mixture until coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready. Let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute walnuts or almonds for pecans.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for heat.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 2 ounces)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg