5 Amazing cheese ball recipe secrets
Make this classic cream cheese ball, coated in savory bacon, fresh herbs, and crunchy pecans, for your next party. It is simple to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for bacon)
- Total Time: 25 minutes plus chilling time
- Yield: 1 large cheese ball (serves 12-16)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Combine the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, chives, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder in a medium bowl.
- Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into a uniform ball using your hands or plastic wrap.
- Chill the cheese ball for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- In a shallow dish, combine the chopped pecans and parsley.
- Roll the chilled cheese ball in the pecan mixture, pressing gently so the coating adheres completely.
- Serve with crackers, celery sticks, or vegetable crudités.
Notes
- You can prepare the cheese ball mixture one day ahead and store it covered in the refrigerator.
- For a different texture, toast the pecans lightly before chopping them.
- If you are serving this during the holidays, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika to the cheese mixture for color and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/16 of recipe
- Calories: Approx. 200
- Sugar: Approx. 1g
- Sodium: Approx. 300mg
- Fat: Approx. 18g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 8g
- Trans Fat: Approx. 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 2g
- Fiber: Approx. 0.5g
- Protein: Approx. 7g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 45mg
Find it online: https://savoryskies.com/cheese-ball-recipe-classic-bacon-pecan/
