Cheese Ball

The cheese ball is believed to have originated in the United States in the 1940s and became popular as a party appetizer.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 8.

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Cheese Ball

Cooking Method: No cooking required Cuisine: American, International Courses: Anytime, Appetizer, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 1440

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Cream cheese
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese
• ¹⁄₄ cup Green onions
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Garlic powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Paprika
• ¹⁄₂ cup Pecans
• for serving Crackers or vegetables

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and paprika.
2. Mix until well combined.
3. Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap.
4. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
5. In a separate bowl, chop the pecans.
6. Remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator and roll it in the chopped pecans, coating it evenly.
7. Serve with crackers or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 2g1%

Sugars 1g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.