The Best Cheese Ball
Servings: 16
I had no idea that a cheese ball could be this good. Last year I had the best cheese ball I ever had and now I get to share how crazy easy this appetizer is!
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Cream Cheese Softened (2 of the 8 ounce cream cheese boxes)
- 1 Jar Old English Cheese Spread found by the crackers
- 1 1/2 Cups Cheddar Cheese Grated Medium
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder Scant
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder Scant
- 2 Teaspoons Lemon Juice
- 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise Heaping
- 2 Cups Pecans
- 1 Tablespoons Parsley Fresh, chopped
- Crackers for serving
Instructions
- Finely chop the pecans and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients and stir together until smooth.
- Form into a ball and place on a large piece of saran wrap.
- Place the cheese in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to firm back up. You can prepare this up to 48 hours ahead of time and leave it like this until you're ready to serve.
- Meanwhile, mix the chopped pecans and parsley together and place on a plate.
- Unroll the cheese ball and place in the nuts. Roll to cover and shape with your hands if necessary to keep the shape.
- Serve immediately or store for a few hours in the fridge.
Notes
Covered well, this cheese ball will keep for 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
The Best Cheese Ball
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 238
Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 43mg14%
Sodium 459mg20%
Potassium 100mg3%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 515IU10%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 113mg11%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.