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A classic cheese ball with the outside opened up to show the center of it, surrounded by crackers.
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5 from 10 votes

Classic Cheese Ball

This homemade cheese ball is a classic flavor everyone loves. It's creamy, cheesy, and perfectly seasoned. It will be the favorite appetizer at any party you take it to, served with crackers, pretzels and fresh veggies!
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Spreads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Classic Cheese Ball, holiday
Servings: 24

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 2 TBS fresh diced chives
  • 1 tsp Worchestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Beat your cream cheese in a large mixing bowl till smooth. 
  • Add in your cheddar, chives, Worchestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, oregano and salt.  Stir together till totally mixed. 
  • Scoop the cheese mixture into a plastic wrap. Cover it completely and roll it around to form it into a ball. 
  • Pour the diced pecans onto a plate. 
  • Unwrap the cheese ball and roll it around completely to cover the cheese ball with the pecans all over. Use your fingers to stick more on if there are any empty spots. 
  • Wrap in a clean piece of plastic wrap and place in the fridge till ready to serve. 

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Notes

**Cheese ball can be made up to one week in advanced. If  you are making it more than 1 day in advanced don't roll it in the chopped pecans until 1 day, or a few hours before serving.