Easy Classic Cheeseball is a great way to start your holidays. When you are waiting for the turkey to get done and you just need a little snack, go ahead and make this Easy Classic Cheeseball. I love that you can use any crackers, pretzels or even chips.
What Ingredients Do I Need For Easy Classic Cheeseball?
Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make this Cheeseball (scroll down for the full recipe):
- Cream cheese
- Freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese (do NOT use pre-shredded cheese)
- Onions
- Worcestershire sauce
- Cayenne pepper
- Dried parsley flakes
- Garlic powder
- Dried oregano leaves
- Black pepper
- Chopped pecans or almonds
How Do I Make Easy Classic Cheeseball?
Here’s the simple steps you’ll follow to make this Cheeseball (scroll down for the full recipe):
- In a large mixing bowl, place the cream cheese and mix it with a hand mixer until smooth.
- Then add the cheese, onions, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, parsley, garlic powder, oregano leaves, and pepper. Mix together until well blended.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Then form the mixture into 1 large ball.
- On a piece of plastic wrap, place the chopped pecans. Then place the ball onto the pecans and slowly cover the outside of the cheeseball with the chopped pecans.
- Then take the plastic wrap and wrap the cheeseball up in it. Place the cheeseball into the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Remove the cheeseball from the refrigerator and place it in the middle of a wooden plate or glass plate to serve.
How Do I Serve My Cheeseball?
- It’s best to let the cheeseball rest at room temperature after refrigerating, for about 20 minutes, to give it time to soften up.
- Spread with a butter knife so that you don’t break your crackers.
- Don’t let it sit at room temperature more than 2 hours.
What Can I Serve With My Cheeseball?
- Crackers
- Pretzels
- Vegetables
- Anything that you think sounds good with it
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Yield: 24
Easy Classic Cheeseball
Easy Classic Cheeseball is a great way to tie your guest over until the turkey is cooked. It is great with crackers, pretzels or veggies.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 (16 ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese (do NOT use pre-shredded cheese)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adds flavor)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/3 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2/3 cup chopped pecans or almonds to roll the cheese ball in
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, place the cream cheese and mix it with a hand mixer until smooth.
- Then add the cheese, onions, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, parsley, garlic powder, oregano leaves, and pepper. Mix together until well blended.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Then form the mixture into 1 large ball.
- On a piece of plastic wrap, place the chopped pecans. Then place the ball onto the pecans and slowly cover the outside of the cheeseball with the chopped pecans.
- Then take the plastic wrap and wrap the cheeseball up in it. Place the cheeseball into the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Then place the cheeseball in the middle of a wooden plate or glass plate to serve it. Can be eaten with crackers, pretzels, or vegetables. (Spread with a butter knife so that you don't break your crackers).
- Keep the cheeseball refrigerated after serving.
Nutrition Information
Yield
24Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 113Total Fat 10gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 21mgSodium 141mgCarbohydrates 2gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 5g