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The Best Homemade Classic Cheese Ball Recipe

This classic cheese ball recipe is super easy to make. It's just combining, shaping, and storing. It will have everybody asking for more. Plus, you can make it up to a week in advance.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
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Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 256kcal
Author: Anjali

INGREDIENTS

  • 16 ounces cream cheese full fat (softened to room temperature)
  • 10 oz bacon chopped, divided
  • ⅓ cup Sour Cream
  • 1 small white onion chopped
  • ¼ cup green onions can replace with chives (chopped, divided)
  • 1½ cups cheddar cheese freshly shredded from a block
  • 2 oz 4 cheese Mexican blend shredded ½ cup
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder not garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup pecan nuts chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Cook bacon in a deep dish skillet. Toss and cook until both sides are evenly crispy. Set aside ¼ cup for later.
  • Combine the remaining ¾ of bacon with ¼ cup sour cream, ¼ cup chopped white onions, 2 tablespoon chopped green onions, 1 cup cheddar cheese, ½ cup shredded 4 cheese Mexican blend, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, 2 tablespoon ranch seasoning, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Use a wooden spatula to mix well until combined.
  • Roll the mixture into the shape of a ball.
  • Arrange the remaining bacon, ½ cup remaining shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup chopped pecan nuts, and remaining 1 tablespoon chopped green onions on a wooden cutting board.
  • Roll the cheese ball over this shredded cheese, herb, and bacon mix. Press lightly and turn so that all sides are coated evenly.
  • Place it onto a saran plastic wrap. Pull the edges and twist the plastic wrap around the ball. Cut the plastic below the ball.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour or until it is firm enough. Thaw it for 15-20 minutes before serving so that it's soft.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
The Best Homemade Classic Cheese Ball Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Trans Fat 0.02g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 54mg18%
Sodium 453mg20%
Potassium 121mg3%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 543IU11%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 114mg11%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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