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The best classic cheese ball with a wedge cut out and spread on a cracker

The Best Classic Cheese Ball Recipe

April King
Believe me when I tell you this is the best Classic Cheese Ball Recipe! This easy party appetizer is made with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, seasoning, and coated in pecans. It's a must have holiday appetizer that everyone will love
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
chill time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 158 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp. ranch seasoning
  • 1 tsp. dried dill
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup pecans, finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a medium size mixing bowl beat softened cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and dried dill with a hand mixer. Mix until well combined and creamy.
  • Stir in shredded cheese until combined.
  • Place cheese mixture on a sheet of saran wrap and form into a ball.
  • Refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Remove from fridge, and place chopped pecans on a plate.
  • Roll cheese ball in pecans until well coated.
  • Serve with crackers. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on Modernmealmakeover.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 1.6gProtein: 4gFat: 15.1gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 211mgPotassium: 13.1mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1.4gVitamin A: 29.3IUCalcium: 52.3mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Classic Cheese Ball, Homemade Cheese Ball
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