Classic Cheese Ball Recipe
Cheese Balls are so easy to make, and are full of savory flavors! Serve with crackers or veggies for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 g reen onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup bacon bits (or crumbled bacon, divided)
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Steps
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Bake pecans in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes or until fragrant. Cool completely and chop.
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Meanwhile, place cream cheese in a bowl and beat with a hand mixer until fluffy.
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Add sour cream, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Beat until combined. Stir in cheddar cheese and ½ cup bacon bits. Chill in the fridge for 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
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Remove from the fridge and shape into a ball. Combine remaining ¼ cup bacon, chopped pecans, and parsley on a small plate. Roll the cheeseball in the mixture pressing to adhere. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
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Remove from the refrigerator at least 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (22% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| cream cheese | 16 ounces | - | - |
| sour cream | 0.333 cup | - | - |
| reen onion | 1 g | - | - |
| Worcestershire sauce | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| garlic powder | 0.5 teaspoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 200 |
| finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese | 2 cups | Rp 30.000/170g | Rp 35.294 |
| bacon bits | 0.75 cup | - | - |
| chopped pecans | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| chopped fresh parsley | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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