Get ready to elevate your appetizer game with the most irresistible Green Onion Cheese Ball that's about to become the star of every gathering! This creamy, nutty, and flavor-packed delicacy is not just a simple appetizer – it's a conversation starter that will have your friends and family begging for the recipe. With its perfect blend of tangy cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and zesty green onions, this cheese ball is the ultimate crowd-pleaser that takes just minutes to prepare and looks like you've spent hours in the kitchen.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Crackers for serving
Instructions
- Remove cream cheese from refrigerator and let soften at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes to ensure easy mixing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese, using a hand mixer or wooden spoon to blend until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Finely chop green onions, ensuring they are cut into small, uniform pieces to distribute evenly throughout the cheese mixture.
- Add chopped green onions, garlic powder, and half of the chopped pecans into the cheese mixture, stirring gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Place a large piece of plastic wrap on a clean work surface and transfer the cheese mixture onto the center of the wrap.
- Using the plastic wrap, carefully shape the mixture into a compact ball, ensuring it is tightly formed and smooth.
- Roll the exterior of the cheese ball in the remaining chopped pecans, pressing gently to help the nuts adhere to the surface.
- Wrap the cheese ball completely in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and the ball to firm up.
- Before serving, remove from refrigerator 15-20 minutes in advance to soften slightly and allow easier spreading.
- Serve chilled with an assortment of crackers, allowing guests to scoop and spread the cheese ball as desired.
Tips
- Temperature is Key: Make sure your cream cheese is truly softened at room temperature to ensure a smooth, easily mixable consistency.
- Chop with Precision: Finely dice your green onions to distribute flavor evenly and prevent large, overwhelming chunks.
- Pecan Coating Trick: Press the pecans gently but firmly into the cheese ball to create a beautiful, even coating that looks professionally prepared.
- Flavor Enhancement: Let the cheese ball sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Serving Suggestion: Take the cheese ball out 15-20 minutes before serving to soften slightly, making it easier to spread on crackers.
- Make-Ahead Magic: This cheese ball can be prepared up to 2 days in advance, making it perfect for stress-free entertaining.
- Customize Your Creation: Feel free to experiment with different nuts or add a dash of hot sauce for an extra kick!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 150kcal
Carbohydrates: 2g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 35mg
