White Cheddar Cheese Ball. The best hors d’oeuvres are gorgeous, filled with flavor, easy to make, and able to be prepared ahead of your dinner parties. This cheese ball has it all. She is gorgeous, gourmet, and practical to prepare. Party on, my friends, party on in style.
White Cheddar Cheese Ball
- 8 ounces cream cheese, chilled
- 8 ounces grated cave-aged white cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 green onion, minced
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
Place cream cheese and cheddar cheese in a mixing bowl. Mix at a high speed until well combined. Add seasonings, green onion, garlic, and salt. Continue to mix until well combined. Add salt to taste and mix in as well.
Place pecans in a medium dish or on parchment paper.
Form the cheese into a ball and place it on top of the chopped pecans.
Use clean hands or wear gloves to gently cover the ball with pecans. Be careful not to let your hands get cheese on them or the cheese ball will begin to look messy.
Serve with your favorite fancy crackers.
Another option, if you like, you can also mince the pecans and make tiny cheese balls that guests can enjoy – similar to a truffle. A little cheese ball truffle, if you will. Place a long appetizer pick in the top for easy-to-grab and sanitary lifting.
These lovely cheese balls can also be given as a gift. Chill and then wrap in cellophane and tie a bow around the top. Give your delicious gift in a pretty basket with a fancy box of crackers and perhaps a bottle of wine. Add your favorite dark chocolates and your friends will forever think “cheese ball” when they think of you.