Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Directions
- In a medium bowl, stir together the Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, butter, onion, bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Using your hands, form the cheese mixture into a ball.
- Roll the cheese ball in the chopped pecans until evenly coated.
- Cover the cheese ball with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Serve chilled with crackers.
Interesting Facts
- The cheese ball is a popular appetizer in the United States, especially around the holidays.
- The origins of the cheese ball are unclear, but it is believed to have been around since the 1950s.
- The cheese ball can be made with a variety of cheeses, including Cheddar, cream cheese, Swiss, and blue cheese.