Ham And Cheese Ball
Creamy and savory, this Ham and Cheese Ball features a blend of sharp cheese, deviled ham, and fresh onion, coated with crunchy chopped pecans. Perfect for parties or snacking, it offers rich flavors and a delightful texture that guests will enjoy as an appetizer or a party centerpiece.
Ingredients
- 16 oz. cream cheese ⓘ
- 1/2 lb. Kraft Cracker Barrel sharp cheese
- 2 tsp. grated fresh onion ⓘ
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. lemon juice ⓘ
- 1 tsp. dry mustard ⓘ
- 1/2 tsp. paprika ⓘ
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 (2 1/4 oz.) can deviled ham ⓘ
- 2 Tbsp. parsley flakes
- 2 Tbsp. chopped pimentos ⓘ
- 2/3 cup chopped pecans ⓘ
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese in a large bowl.
- Add the shredded sharp cheese, grated onion, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, dry mustard, paprika, salt, deviled ham, parsley flakes, and chopped pimentos to the cream cheese.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Chill the mixture until nearly firm.
- Shape the chilled mixture into a ball or log shape.
- Roll the shaped mixture in chopped pecans to coat thoroughly.
- Wrap the coated cheese ball in waxed paper or foil.
- Chill again until ready to serve.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).