Better Halves Pecan Cheese Ball
This cheese ball is a simple combination of cheeses, shaped into a festive ball and rolled in finely chopped Better Halves pecans. What sets this cheese ball apart? The secret is in the Worcestershire sauce which adds the perfect tang to this crowd-pleasing snack. The cheddar cheese can also be substituted with any other grated, semi-hard cheese. You can even try combining several different cheeses for a more complex taste. If you’d like to add a little kick to this classic appetizer, try mixing in a few shakes of your favorite hot sauce.
Credit: Inspired by Diana Rattray, Spruce Eats
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 8 ounces grated cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons minced onion
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup finely chopped Better Halves Roasted & Salted Pecans
Directions:
- Combine cream cheese and cheddar cheese in a medium bowl and beat with an electric mixer until combined.
- Add onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and salt. Mix well. Cover and chill thoroughly in refrigerator, until firm (this usually takes a few hours).
- Shape cheese into a ball and cover completely and tightly with a generous amount of plastic wrap, then with foil.
- Refrigerate the ball for at least 24 hours (and up to three days) before serving.
- Remove from refrigerator 2 hours before serving. Take off the foil and plastic wrap. Roll ball in the pecans until entire outer surface is completely covered with nuts.
- Place ball in center of a serving dish, and surround with assorted crackers and veggies.
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