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appetizereasyAmerican
Classic Cheese Ball
A cocktail party staple that grew popular during Prohibition—sharp cheddar and cream cheese rolled in chopped pecans, served with crackers for spreading.
⏱️ Prep: 15min0⏰ Total: 15min👥 Serves: 16
✓ vegetarian
⚠️ Contains: 🥛 Dairy, 🥜 Nuts
Ingredients
- 16 ozcream cheese, softened
- 2 cupssharp cheddar, finely shredded
- 1 tbspWorcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tspgarlic powder
- 1/4 tspcayenne pepper
- 1 cuppecans, finely chopped
- crackers for serving
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese until smooth
- Add cheddar, Worcestershire, garlic powder, and cayenne; mix well
- Form mixture into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm
- Roll in chopped pecans, pressing to adhere
- Serve with assorted crackers
💡 Pro Tips
Make up to 3 days ahead. Let sit at room temperature 15 minutes before serving. Popular at 1920s cocktail parties as a finger food.