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Classic Cheese Ball

Cultural Context

The Classic Cheese Ball originated in the United States, becoming a staple at holiday gatherings and parties since the 1940s. This delightful appetizer symbolizes hospitality and celebration, often served alongside crackers for dipping. Today, variations abound, with different cheeses and flavorings, making it a beloved dish in many cultures around the world.

AmericanSGappetizer
15 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
150 grams cream cheese (At room temperature)
150 grams Cheddar Cheese (mild) or Monterey Jack (Freshly grated)
2 spring onions or chives
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp cracked black pepper (optional)
100 grams pecan nuts (Toasted and finely chopped)
100 grams dried cranberries (finely chopped)
handful fresh parsley (finely chopped)

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sharp cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces fat content.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: oats

Seeds provide crunch without allergens.

1

Soften cream cheese at room temperature until easily spreadable.

2

Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, spring onions, Worcestershire sauce, dried oregano, garlic powder, and cracked black pepper in a bowl until well combined.

3

Stir in pecan nuts, dried cranberries, and fresh parsley until evenly distributed.

4

Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands.

5

Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.

6

Serve with an assortment of crackers for dipping.

Cooking Techniques

mixingshaping

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlplastic wrapserving platter

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairynuts

Also Known As

Cheese BallCheese Spread

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