Ultimate Cheese Ball

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

1. 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.
2. Using your hands, form the cheese mixture into a ball.
3. Roll the cheese ball in the chopped pecans until evenly coated.
4. Cover the cheese ball with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
5. 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.