Cheese Ball
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Appetizers A classic, savory cheese ball recipe featuring a blend of creamy and sharp cheeses with a hint of onion and garlic. Perfect for gatherings, this simple appetizer is finished with a crunchy coating of chopped pecans.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 0 mins | 1 hour | 8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Plastic wrap
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 lb | Blue Cheese | crumbled |
| 1 pkg (3 oz) | Cream Cheese | softened |
| 1/4 lb | Cheddar Cheese | shredded |
| 1 | Onion | minced |
| 1 tbsp | Garlic | minced |
| 1/4 lb | Pecans | coarsely chopped |
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the 1/4 lb blue cheese, 1 pkg (3 oz) cream cheese, 1/4 lb cheddar cheese, 1 minced onion, and 1 tbsp garlic.
- Mix thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands.
- Roll the ball in the 1/4 lb coarsely chopped pecans until evenly coated.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm to the touch.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The cheese ball can be prepared up to 2 days in advance; keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
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