The Classic Cheese Ball recipe has been around for many generations…and for good reason! It’s just so yummy! Perfect for the holidays, especially as guests start to arrive.
They will love this classic cheese ball, and just watch ’em dig in!
How To Make a Classic Cheese Ball
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All of the ingredients of this amazing appetizer come together for a perfectly tantalizing taste sensation.
Be sure to select good quality cheddar cheese and Swiss cheese.
You can really taste the difference when you get top-notch (and you don’t have to break the bank!).
Classic Cheese Ball has been making folks happy for generations. So let’s whip one up, friend!
Make sure the cream cheese is at room temp, then it all comes together very quickly.
Mixing the ingredients (everything but the pecans) is super easy with a stand mixer, but you could also use a wooden spoon and a little elbow grease!
Take about a cup of good quality pecans and chop them up so they aren’t too coarse, but still have some pecan chunks.
Then after forming the cheese mixture into a ball, spread the chopped pecans on parchment or wax paper, and roll the ball around until it’s covered in pecans!
Who doesn’t love a good cheese ball? You’ll probably also flip for our Homemade Biscotti with Pistachios and Dried Cherries!
This cheese ball is just perfect on a nice cracker.
Yum!
This cheese ball is also perfect on a stick of celery!
Super yum!
Now, go ahead and make this fantastic Classic Cheese Ball recipe!
Classic Cheese Ball
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Ingredients
- 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup Swiss cheese shredded
- 1 8 oz. package cream cheese, room temp.
- 2 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
- 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Place all ingredients, except pecans, in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix together with an electric mixer, or a wooden spoon, until well blended.
- On waxed paper, shape mixture into a ball.
- Roll ball in chopped pecans.
- Refrigerate until serving time.
- Serve with crackers and veggies.
Rosario says
Which brand of smoked paprika did you use?
Kris Longwell says
Hi Rosario, I’ve used many different brands over the years. McCormick’s makes a nice version and it’s not as expensive as other brands. Spice Hunter is good, too. Let us know if you make the cheese ball and what you think. We’re making for Christmas Eve this year!! Merry Christmas!
Glenda Warren Horton says
Is easy to make and tastes great. Will be making this Cheese Ball during the Holidays. Merry Christmas Everyone.
Kris Longwell says
Awesome!! Merry Christmas, Glenda!!
Mitch says
Great for holidays easy to make
We have one every year now. I had to create a Christmas dinner a few years back when the wife was getting over hart surgery. This cheese ball was a big hit with the family.
Kris Longwell says
Hi Mitch! Woo hoo! We are so so happy you are enjoying our cheese ball recipe! It really is perfect for the holidays! Thanks so much for sharing and we hope you and your loved ones have an extra special Christmas this year! All the best, Kris & Wesley
Katie says
I love this cheese all! It’s a crowd pleaser for sure, and relatively easy to make. My husband doesn’t like nuts so I sometimes make it into 2 smaller “sister” cheese balls. Thanks for sharing, I come back to the site every time I have an event.
Kris Longwell says
Hi Katie!! That is so awesome to hear!! Good thinking on making the sister balls! LOVE IT!!! Thanks again for letting us know!!!!! xoxo Kris & Wesley
Annie says
We’re doing quarantine with cocktails here in Philly 🙂 … I did add some fresh chili paste w/ garlic because I wanted to bring a little extra heat. Great recipe will be making again once dinner parties don’t incur fines, lol.
Kris Longwell says
Hi Annie! That’s so awesome to hear!! Quarantine cocktails and cheese ball makes everything better!! Thanks so much for letting us know and thanks for the great review!! All the best (and stay safe!)…Kris & Wesley
Ms V says
YAY! This Cheese Ball Recipe was a HIT for Thanksgiving! I will definitely make it for Christmas. Thank you so much!
Kris Longwell says
That is so awesome to hear!! And THANK YOU SO MUCH for the great review and for letting us know! (sorry for the delayed response!)…Stay in touch!! All the best, Kris & Wesley
HoReCa Food Supplier says
If this cheese ball were made few days before 31st December, would it stay as it is? As I have a party on 31st and had left some cheese ball to use in party, but I don’t know if it’s still good or not.
krislongwell says
So sorry for the delayed response!! Holidays were crazy for us!! I hope you had success with the cheese ball!! Let us know. And Happy New Year!!! Best, Kris & Wesley