Cheese balls are an easy classic that you can put on top of crackers, bread or veggies. I mean, I think there are few things you can dip veggies in… maybe ketchup, but French fries exist. I digress. Cheese balls are certainly your grandma’s classic; she probably made an iteration of this for every occasion.
Classic Cheese Ball
Simple classic appetizer for any occasion.
Equipment
- Spatula
- 2 Pieces of Plastic wrap
- Cheese grater
- Flat dish
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 c cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 1/2 t ½ t worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 t ½ t hot pepper sauce
- 1/2 t ½ t dried parsley flakes
- 1/4 t ¼ t garlic powder
- 1/4 t ¼ t dried oregano leaves
- Dash of ground black pepper
- 1/3 c bacon bits see notes for alternative coatings
Instructions
- Place cream cheese in a bowl and mix until smooth. Add cheese, green onion, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and spiced; mix well to combine.
- Use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl and gather it into a lump. Lightly grease your hands and form the mixture into a ball.
- Place topping on a plate. Hold the cheese ball in one hand and scoop the topping onto the outside of the ball, pressing them in lightly and turning the ball to coat all sides.
- Cover the cheese ball in cling wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow it to firm up.
- Take the ball out of the refrigerator about 20 minutes before serving to allow it to soften slightly. Serve with crackers, pretzels, vegetables, or other favorites!
Notes
You can also coat the outside with pecans, crispy fried onions, or herbs of your choice.
