Classic Cheese Ball Recipe
Cheese Balls are so easy to make, and are full of savory flavors! Serve with crackers or veggies for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
24 servings
Instructions
- Bake pecans in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes or until fragrant. Cool completely and chop.
- Meanwhile, place cream cheese in a bowl and beat with a hand mixer until fluffy.
- Add sour cream, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Beat until combined. Stir in cheddar cheese and ½ cup bacon bits. Chill in the fridge for 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Remove from the fridge and shape into a ball. Combine remaining ¼ cup bacon, chopped pecans, and parsley on a small plate. Roll the cheeseball in the mixture pressing to adhere. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
- Remove from the refrigerator at least 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Protein5g
Carbs1g
Fat13g
140kcal
5gProtein
1gCarbs
13gFat
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$1198.00
$1198.00
Per Serving
$50.00/serving
$50.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$2396.00 vs buying!
~$2396.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (78% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| cream cheese | 16 oz | $673.00 |
| sour cream | 0.333 cup | $33.00 |
| reen onion | - | - |
| Worcestershire sauce | 1 tsp | $4.00 |
| garlic powder | 0.5 tsp | $4.00 |
| finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese | 2 cups | $219.00 |
| bacon bits | 0.75 cup | $235.00 |
| chopped pecans | 0.5 cup | - |
| chopped fresh parsley | 1 tbsp | $30.00 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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