Name: Classic Cheese Ball
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 8 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 1 pound (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened -; 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated -; 1/2 cup minced green bell pepper -; 4 scallions, minced -; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, about 1 small lemon -; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce -; 1 teaspoon garlic powder -; 1 cup chopped pecans, for rolling -; To serve: -; Crackers -; Fresh vegetables, such as celery sticks or radishes -

Recipe information

Cooking:

8 min.

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Ingredients for - Classic Cheese Ball

1. 1 pound (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened -

2. 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated -

3. 1/2 cup minced green bell pepper -

4. 4 scallions, minced -

5. 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, about 1 small lemon -

6. 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce -

7. 1 teaspoon garlic powder -

8. 1 cup chopped pecans, for rolling -

9. To serve: -

10. Crackers -

11. Fresh vegetables, such as celery sticks or radishes -

How to cook deliciously - Classic Cheese Ball

1. Stage

Make the cheese ball: In a large bowl, add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bell pepper, scallions, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Mash the ingredients together using a big fork. Taste and adjust flavors to your liking.

2. Stage

Prepare the pecans: Onto a clean surface or cutting board, spread your pecans into an even layer.

3. Stage

Roll the cheese ball: Roughly separate the cheese ball mixture into two halves. Using a large spatula or your clean hands, scoop one half out and form into a ball. Place the cheese ball onto the chopped pecans. Use your hands (or some plastic wrap) to gently roll the cheese ball around in the pecans, coating it completely. Repeat with second cheese ball.

4. Stage

Serve or refrigerate: You can serve the cheese ball immediately or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and keep in the fridge for up to a week. Serve with crackers or chips. Did you love the recipe? Let us know with a rating and review!