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Cheese Ball Recipe
A delicious and easy-to-make cheese ball perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Dairy
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened but still slightly firm
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces medium cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp coarse ground black pepper
- 1 cup pecans chopped small
Instructions
- Add cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to a mixer and beat until smooth.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using plastic wrap.
- Roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans and serve with crackers.
Notes
For best flavor, let the cheese ball sit for a few hours before serving.