Cheese Ball Recipe
This easy Cheese Ball Recipe comes together with a handful of ingredients and a minimal prep time of just 15 minutes! Bacon, cheese, and chopped nuts combine to create a taste and texture everyone will love. It's perfect for holidays, game days, and any time really!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Chill Time2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Total Time2 hours hrs 40 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese, cheese ball
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 282kcal
Mixing bowls
Measuring cups
measuring spoons
Hand mixer
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup crumbled bacon divided
- 1/2 cup pecans
Place cream cheese in a bowl and beat with a hand mixer until fluffy.
16 ounces cream cheese
Add sour cream, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Beat until combined. Stir in 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese and 1⁄2 cup bacon.
1/4 cup sour cream, 1 green onion, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup crumbled bacon
Chill in the fridge for 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
Remove from the fridge and shape into a ball. Combine remaining 1/2 cup bacon, chopped pecans, and cheese. Roll the cheese ball in the mixture pressing to adhere.
1/2 cup pecans
Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
Remove from the refrigerator at least 15 minutes before serving.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 533mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 739IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 0.2mg