Believe me when I tell you this is the best Classic Cheese Ball Recipe! This easy party appetizer is made with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, seasoning, and coated in pecans. It’s a must have holiday appetizer that everyone will love.
I have always loved having a cheese ball to snack on as a holiday appetizer, and I have the best classic cheese ball recipe just for you. It’s quick, simple, and takes only 10 minutes to prepare. Now that’s what I like when it comes to bringing an appetizer to your holiday gathering.
This homemade cheese ball is so versatile and can be customized to your families liking. Not a fan of pecans, roll the cheese ball in almonds or bacon crumbles. Do you like a little spice? Try adding some hot sauce for a little kick! The possibilities are endless, and will taste much bette than store bought!
You might just want to make two cheese balls from scratch because they are that good. Once you set them out on the table, they will be gone in no time!
Ingredients needed for this classic cheese ball
- Cream Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning
- Dried Dill
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Pecans
- Crackers For Serving
How to make this easy classic cheese ball
- In a medium size mixing bowl beat softened cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and dried dill with a hand mixer. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Stir in shredded cheese until combined.
- Place cheese mixture on a sheet of saran wrap and form into a ball.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Remove from the fridge and place chopped pecans on a plate.
- Roll cheese ball in pecans until well coated, while keeping the shape of a ball.
- Serve with crackers or vegetables! Enjoy!
What to serve with a cheese ball?
- Crackers
- Vegetables
- Mini Bagels
- Sliced Baguettes
- Pretzels
Different coatings for cheese ball
If your not a fan of pecans, there are a few different options to coat your homemade cheese ball in. I have listed a few of my favorites below.
- Walnuts
- Sliced Almonds
- Bacon Crumbles
- Crushed Pretzels
- Candied Pecans
Can I make this cheese ball ahead of time?
YES! This is one of the reasons why I love making homemade cheese balls. You can customize them to your liking and you can make them ahead of time for easy prep during the busy holiday’s.
Simply prepare cheese ball as directed and place in an airtight container. Keep it in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
How to store homemade cheeseballs?
Because cheese balls have dairy in them, they need to be kept in the fridge when not being served. If you happen to have leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Tips and tricks for making the best cheese ball
I have added a few tips and tricks that I find come in handy when making a homemade cheese ball.
- Be sure to add a crunchy coating to give the cheese ball some texture.
- Skip the pre shredded cheese. Freshly grated cheese is much better, because it has more flavor and doesn’t have the waxy coating like pre shredded.
- Homemade cheese balls need to be chilled in order to keep a ball shape, and before adding the chopped pecans.
- If you chill overnight, let it rest at room temperature for at least 2 minutes before serving.
- Use a butter knife to spread the cheese on your crackers, this will keep your crackers from breaking if you dig right in.
- Finely chop the pecans, this will help them coat the cheese better.
Other favorite appetizer recipes
- 7-Layer Dip
- Cucumber And Dill Baguettes
- Easy Chili’s Copycat Queso Dip
- Rotel Dip
- Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Sweet And Sour Meatballs
The Best Classic Cheese Ball Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 Tbsp. ranch seasoning
- 1 tsp. dried dill
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a medium size mixing bowl beat softened cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and dried dill with a hand mixer. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Stir in shredded cheese until combined.
- Place cheese mixture on a sheet of saran wrap and form into a ball.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Remove from fridge, and place chopped pecans on a plate.
- Roll cheese ball in pecans until well coated.
- Serve with crackers. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Have you tried this recipe?
RATE and COMMENT below! I would love to hear your experience. Getting feedback from you helps me and other readers too! Also, if you share on INSTAGRAM, use the hashtag #modernmealmakeover and tag me (@modernmealmakeover) so we can stop by and give your post some love. Thank you!
The post The Best Classic Cheese Ball Recipe appeared first on Modern Meal Makeover.