Easy Cheese Ball Recipe: The Best Appetizer for Parties

Ingredients

• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans
• 0.25 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Gather all of your ingredients to get started.
2. In a food processor, combine cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, and garlic. Process until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
3. Add the Cheddar cheese and continue processing until the Cheddar is finely chopped but still retains visible pieces.
4. Remove the cheese mixture from the food processor and shape it into 3 or 4 balls. Place the cheese balls on a baking sheet or plate and freeze for approximately 15 minutes to allow them to firm up slightly.
5. In a shallow bowl, combine the pecans and parsley. Take the chilled cheese balls out of the freezer and roll them in the pecan-parsley mixture until they are thoroughly coated.
6. Serve the cheese ball immediately, or wrap the nut-coated cheese balls tightly in plastic wrap, followed by aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 1 month for later enjoyment.

Nutrition

• Calories: 413 kcal
• Fat Content: 39 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 416 mg
• Protein Content: 15 g
• Cholesterol Content: 101 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 4 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 21 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g