Best Cheddar Pecan Cheese Ball Recipes

PECAN-DATE CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a small bowl, dissolve the mustard in water; let stand for 10 minutes. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Add nutmeg and mustard mixture. Stir in cheese and dates. Chill for 15 minutes. Shape into a ball; roll in pecans. Chill. Serve with crackers.

CHEDDAR-PECAN CRISPS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and cheese until light and fluffy. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, garlic powder and cayenne; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in pecans., Shape into eight 10-in. long logs. Wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges are crisp and lightly browned, 12-14 minutes. Cool on pans 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool. Refrigerate in airtight containers. Freeze option: Place wrapped logs in resealable plastic freezer bags; place in freezer. To use, unwrap frozen logs and cut into slices. If necessary, let dough stand 15 minutes at room temperature before cutting. Bake as directed, increasing time by 1-2 minutes.

CRANBERRY PECAN CHEESE BALL RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Mix softened cream cheese, sharp cheddar, dried cranberries, pecans, and green onions until well-combined.
• Form into a ball, then roll in more chopped pecans to coat.
• Serve with crackers of your choice.
• Enjoy!

BACON, CHEDDAR AND SWISS CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in shredded cheeses, 1/2 cup bacon, 1/4 cup pecans, onion, pimientos, pickle relish, salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour., In a small bowl, mix parsley, poppy seeds and remaining bacon and pecans. Spread half the parsley mixture on a large plate. Shape half the cheese mixture into a ball; roll in parsley mixture to coat evenly. Cover. Repeat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.

FESTIVE PARTY CHEESE BALL WITH PECANS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Combine cream cheese and cheddar cheese and beat with an electric mixer.
• Add onion, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic. Mix well. Cover and chill thoroughly in refrigerator, until firm (this usually takes a few hours).
• Shape cheese into a ball and cover completely and tightly with a generous amount of plastic wrap.
• Cover once more with aluminum foil. Refrigerate ball for at least 24 hours (and up to three days) before serving.
• Remove from refrigerator 2 hours before serving. Take off plastic wrap and foil. Roll ball in finely chopped pecans until entire outer surface is completely covered with nuts.
• Place ball in center of a serving dish, and surround with assorted crackers and veggies.

CHEDDAR PECAN CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing mix.
• Form into 1 large ball (or 2 small).
• Roll in chopped pecans to coat surface.
• Decorate the top with pecan halves.
• Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, if not overnight.
• Serve with an assortment of crackers.

EASY CHEESE BALL II

Steps:

• In a medium size bowl, mash cream cheese. Mix dressing mix and Cheddar cheese into the cream cheese. Shape the mixture into a ball. Roll the ball in the chopped nuts. Refrigerate covered until ready to serve. Yum!