Terrific Cheese Ball

Prep: 10 min Cuisine: American

A creamy, cheesy appetizer ball coated with crunchy pecans, perfect for parties and gatherings, offering rich flavors with a hint of onion and green pepper.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups pecan pieces
  • 1 tablespoon chopped pimento
  • 1 tablespoon diced green pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ReaLemon juice

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients except for the nuts.
  2. Shape the mixture into a ball.
  3. Chill in the refrigerator for 5 hours.
  4. Roll the chilled cheese ball in pecan pieces to cover.
  5. To freeze, wrap in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

446 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.3g 23% DV
Total Fat 37.2g 48% DV
Carbs 20.9g 8% DV
Fiber 3.9g 14% DV
Sugar 7.1g 14% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 694mg 30% DV
Potassium 463.5mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 47.3mg 16% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 199.5mcg 22% DV
Vitamin C 45.3mg 50% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% DV
Calcium 251.3mg 19% DV
Iron 3.1mg 17% DV
Contains Milk Tree nuts

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).

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