Favorite Cheese Ball Recipe

Name: Favorite Cheese Ball
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese; 1/4 cups Sour Cream; 1 cup Finely Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1/4 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese; 1/4 cups Finely Chopped Onion; 1/2 teaspoons Teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1 pinch Cayenne Powder; 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice; 1/4 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper; ⅓ cups Dried Cranberries (optional); 1/2 cups Toasted Pecans, Chopped Coarse (optional)

Servings: persons

8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese
1/4 cups Sour Cream
1 cup Finely Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cups Finely Chopped Onion
1/2 teaspoons Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 pinch Cayenne Powder
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
1/4 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
⅓ cups Dried Cranberries (optional)
1/2 cups Toasted Pecans, Chopped Coarse (optional)

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1) Place all ingredients except pecans in a large bowl.
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Beat with a hand mixer on medium-low speed until well combined.
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2) Scrape the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap.
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Cover with the plastic wrap and shape into a ball or log.
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Put the cheese ball on a plate and place in the refrigerator to harden, about 30 minutes 1 hour.
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3) Roll the cheese ball in the chopped pecans and place on a serving plate.
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Serve with crackers.
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Note: this cheese is best if allowed to sit for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to blend.
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The flavors are best if it is allowed to sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving.

465

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, 1/4 cups Sour Cream, 1 cup Finely Shredded Cheddar Cheese, 1/4 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese, and more.

Yes, Favorite Cheese Ball falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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