Cheese Ball Recipe
This classic cheese ball is an easy crowd-pleasing appetizer made with cream cheese, green onions, spices and pecans. It’s creamy, savory and a must for any holiday party!
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese , softened
- ¼ cup green onions , chopped fine
- 1 Tablespoon ranch dressing dry mix (like Hidden Valley)
- ½ teaspoon dill , optional
- ½ cup pecans , chopped
For serving: Favorite snack crackers or vegetables
Instructions
- Combine. Mix 16 ounces cream cheese, 1/4 cup green onions and 1 Tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Wrap and shape. Place mixture on plastic wrap, cover and form into ball. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Roll in pecans. Put 1/2 cup pecans on a plate. Remove from plastic wrap and roll in pecans until well-coated.
- Serve. Place on a platter with crackers and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you don’t want to use nuts, you can use chopped bacon or crushed crackers instead (similar to my bacon ranch cheese ball).
- If you'd like more cheese, you can mix in 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese with the cream cheese.
- Make-ahead: Follow steps 1 & 2, then let chill in fridge overnight. Before serving, roll in chopped pecans until well-coated.
- Storage: Will keep in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks if covered or stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 121kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 31mg, Sodium: 161mg, Potassium: 56mg, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 395IU, Vitamin C: 0.3mg, Calcium: 31mg, Iron: 0.2mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
