This recipe for a Classic Cheese Ball is just perfect for any gathering.
Simple to make ahead of time and incredibly delicious, it is always a real crowd-pleaser.
I love to entertain, and having simple, easy recipes I can make before my friends and family come over is a sanity saver for me. I love everyone gathering in my kitchen while preparing dinner or a party spread with drinks and appetizers.
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While I typically do some meat and cheese board, I love to add cheese balls to the platter. Cheese balls go great with all finger foods like chips, crackers, veggies, and baguettes.
What is a cheese ball made of?
What goes well with a cheese ball?
- Pretzel chips for pretzels, but rods or classic pretzels will work.
- Crackers like Triscuits, Pita Triangles, or Wheathins are our favorite.
- Veggies like carrots or celery sticks work well. You can also do your classic corn tortilla chips, pretzels or pita chips.
- Fruits like apples and pear slices work for savory cheese balls, but if you go sweet, you can also use strawberries.
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Classic Cheese Ball
Simple to make ahead of time and incredibly delicious, it is always a real crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients
- 1 jar pimento cheese
- 12 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 cup diced chives
- 1 1/4 cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Place Pimento cheese & softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl and beat until smooth.
- Add in the mixing bowl add the grated cheddar cheese, green onion, and seasonings, then stir to combine.
- Place the cheese mixture onto a large piece of plastic wrap. Wrap the cheese ball using the plastic wrap to shape into a ball. Cover tightly and wrap with foil (optional) and place in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to firm up (up to 24 hours if serving the next day) before rolling it in pecans.
- When you're ready to coat cheeseball, roll in the chopped pecans until fully covered. Place back in the refrigerator until ready serve.
- Serve with crackers, chips, baguettes, and veggies.
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Such a delicious classic and always a hit when we’re entertaining!
Thank you!
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoy this recipe!
I am definitely going to try this yummy cheese balls!
Enjoy!
Homemade cheese balls are THE BEST! Love how you added the pimento cheese to it!
They really are a crowd pleaser! Enjoy!
I am all about the pimento cheese all by itself but adding it to the cheese ball is a brilliant idea! Love it!
It really is the best addition!
Cheese balls are always my go to appetizer when I attend a party; can’ t wait to give. your recipe a try! Looks delicious!
Thank you, enjoy!
Good recipe to try in this lock down period.
It certainly is! Enjoy!
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This is awesome, really makes me crave a fancy wine and cheese party!
Perfect for my holiday party! Thanks!!!
Wow! This looks amazing and full of flavor! Perfect for game day appetizer!
This cheese ball looks incredibly delicious! I can’t wait to try it!
Cheeseball is really a great appetizer for any setting!
I love to make cheeseballs for our game nights. I will make your recipe next time. It looks fabulous!
I made it and everyone loved it. Now it’s our favorite appetizer!
Hands down the best cheese ball recipe I have ever had!
Looks totally irresistible! It’s a surely hit on our table!
Wow! One of the best recipes I have tried so far!! Highly recommended!
Very tasty as an appetizer and probably a snack too!
I’m unable to find the jar pimento that you have referenced. Can I use any other type of pimento cheese spread ? If so , how much /ounces ?
Yes, you can try Old English – really any of the Kraft spreads will work.