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cheese ball on a white plate with crackers.
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5 from 3 votes

Classic Cheese Ball

Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Calories: 185kcal
Author: Julie Maestre

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 scallion finely sliced
  • 6 strips crispy bacon cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup pecans crushed
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • crackers, for serving

Instructions

  • Place all of the ingredients into a bowl and mix until well combined, I like to use my hands for this.
  • Form the mixture into a ball and serve with crackers or veggies and enjoy!

Notes

  • Want to add some heat? Throw in some diced jalapenos or some cayenne pepper.
  • Simply omit the bacon for a vegetarian version.
  • Don't have pecans on hand? Use crushed walnuts or peanuts instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 464IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 0.2mg