Classic Party Cheese Ball

A crowd-pleaser, this classic cheese ball is full of flavor with its flecks of savory additions of onions and peppers. Serve with your favorite crackers or baguette slices. The recipe makes 1 large cheese ball, or 2 smaller cheese balls, or 3 cheese logs.

Prep Time20 mins

Chill Time1 hr

Total Time1 hr 20 mins

Servings: (1-tablespoon) servings

Calories: 70kcal

Author: Terri @ that's some good cookin'

Ingredients

2 blocks (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (8 ounces weight)
2 teaspoons finely chopped pimiento
2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon finely chopped green pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
dash cayenne pepper or a pinch of red pepper flakes
1 cup finely chopped pecans

Instructions

Using a stand mixer, or by hand, combine softened cream cheese and cheddar cheese, mixing until well blended.
Add pimiento, onion, green pepper, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and seasonings, mix well.
Chill in refrigerator for easy handling, 30-60 minutes. When well chilled, remove from fridge and shape into a ball (or log). Roll the cheese ball or cheese log in the chopped pecans.
Allow to sit for 20 minutes at room temperature prior to serving. Serve with crackers.

Notes

Do not allow to stand at room temperature more than 2 hours.
Store, wrapped, in refrigerator for up to one week.
This recipe can be used to make two smaller cheese balls or 3 cheese logs, for more convenient serving.

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