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 tide your guests over until the turkey is cooked. It is great with crackers, pretzels or veggies.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 (8 ounce ) packages of cream cheese, softened (total of 16 ounces)
- 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
Pardon my confusion, but does “2 (16 ounce) packages of cream cheese,” mean a total of 16 oz. or are there some of these wholesale stores see 16 oz. packages so that would equal 32 oz.? Thanks.
Sorry about the confusion. Yes, it is 2- 8 ounce cream cheese for a total of 16 ounces. Thanks for asking and enjoy your day! 🙂 Thanks for catching that!
Thanks for your prompt response. Sounds great and I am anxious to make it.
Thank You!!