Classic Cheese Ball
This classic cheese ball is creamy, flavorful, and always a party favorite. Make it ahead and roll it in chopped pecans for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer!
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz package quality cream cheese room temperature
- 8 oz quality sharp cheddar cheese shredded, do not buy pre shredded
- 1 cup pecans chopped, I like mine finely chopped
- 1 ½ Tablespoons dry ranch seasoning
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon granulated garlic
Instructions
- Mix cheeses and seasonings together with hand mixer until well combined. Form into 1 round ball or 2 smaller servings. Place chopped nuts on a sheet of plastic wrap. Roll the cheese ball in the nuts until covered. Wrapped tightly in the plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes or until ready to serve. Serve room temperature with favorite crackers.
Notes
- room temperature cream cheese is best
- I shred my own cheese as the packaged doesn’t taste quite as fresh
- my favorite crackers for this is Fire Roasted Tomato Triscuits and Wheat Thins. The Triscuits bring in an additional flavor and the Wheat Thins are basic but sturdy
- I shred my own cheese as the packaged doesn’t taste quite as fresh
- my favorite crackers for this is Fire Roasted Tomato Triscuits and Wheat Thins. The Triscuits bring in an additional flavor and the Wheat Thins are basic but sturdy
