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Cream Cheese and Green Onion Cheese Ball with Pecans Recipe

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  • Author: Sky
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings

Description

This classic cheese ball recipe is a simple and delicious appetizer perfect for holiday parties or gatherings. Made with creamy softened cream cheese, finely chopped green onions, flavorful ranch dressing mix, and a touch of dill, it is rolled in crunchy pecans for a delightful texture contrast. Serve it with your favorite crackers or fresh vegetables for an irresistible starter everyone will love.

Ingredients

Cheese Ball Mixture

  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup green onions, chopped fine
  • 1 tablespoon ranch dressing dry mix (such as Hidden Valley)
  • ½ teaspoon dill, optional

Coating

  • ½ cup pecans, chopped

For Serving

  • Favorite snack crackers or vegetables

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine 16 ounces of softened cream cheese, ¼ cup finely chopped green onions, 1 tablespoon of dry ranch dressing mix, and ½ teaspoon dill if using. Use an electric mixer to blend all ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
  2. Wrap and Shape: Transfer the cheese mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Cover it with the wrap and use your hands to shape the mixture into a ball. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the cheese ball to firm up.
  3. Roll in Pecans: Spread ½ cup chopped pecans on a plate. Remove the chilled cheese ball from the plastic wrap and carefully roll it around in the pecans until it is completely coated on the outside.
  4. Serve: Place the pecan-coated cheese ball on a serving platter alongside your favorite crackers and vegetables. Enjoy this creamy, savory appetizer immediately or keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to ensure smooth mixing.
  • For a spicier twist, add a pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika to the cheese mixture.
  • Instead of pecans, you can use chopped walnuts or almonds as a coating.
  • The cheese ball can be made a day ahead; keep wrapped and refrigerated to maintain freshness.
  • Serve with an assortment of crackers like water crackers, wheat crackers, or buttery crackers for the best pairing.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://skysrecipes.com/cream-cheese-and-green-onion-cheese-ball-with-pecans-recipe/