Pecan Cheese Ball Recipes

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!

PECAN CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Add cream cheese and sour cream in a mixing bowl and beat until smooth.
• Add in grated cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Stir together until completely mixed.
• Layout a large piece of plastic wrap on the counter. Spoon cheese mixture onto plastic wrap forming a ball (as best you can). Bring up sides of plastic wrap to form a ball shape. Make sure the cheese is completely covered. Use your hands to shape the mixture into a ball. Put in the refrigerator and chill cheese ball for at least two hours.
• Take Cheese Ball out of the refrigerator and remove the plastic wrap. Place the cheese ball on a plate and cover it with chopped pecans or a combination pecans and dried cranberries. Use a spoon or your fingers to press the pecans onto the cheese ball. You can try rolling the cheese ball in the chopped pecans, but it is sometimes hard to roll it and you don't want the cheese ball to lose its shape.
• Store in the refrigerator until it is time to serve.

PECAN CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Beat cheeses in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
• Shape into ball; roll in pecans. Cover. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• Serve as a spread with crackers.

PEAR-PECAN CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Stir cream cheese, Cheddar, pear, scallion white, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl.
• Coat a large piece of plastic wrap with cooking spray. Scoop the cheese mixture onto it. Using the plastic wrap to help you, form the cheese mixture into a ball, then completely wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 2 days.
• Just before serving, combine pecans and the reserved scallion greens in a shallow dish. Roll the cheese ball in the mixture, pressing to adhere.

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!

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.

CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat cream cheese with cheddar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and a generous pinch of pepper until well combined. Mix in 1/4 cup pecans. Cover cheese mixture with plastic wrap, and chill at least 2 1/2 hours or up to overnight.
• Divide the cheese mixture in half, and shape each half into a ball. Spread remaining 3/4 cup pecans on a plate, and roll balls in pecans to coat completely, pressing nuts to adhere. Serve chilled.

PINEAPPLE PECAN CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the pineapple, green pepper, onions, seasonings and 1/2 cup pecans. Place on a sheet of plastic wrap; shape into a ball. Refrigerate overnight. , Just before serving, roll cheese ball in remaining pecans. 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.

PECAN CREAM CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, Old English, and Pimiento cheese spread together in large bowl until well-blended.
• Line a large,deeply-dished coffee mug or bowl with plastic wrap.
• Transfer cheese mixture to mug or bowl and cover with more plastic wrap.
• Chill for about two hours or until somewhat firm (the mixture will never become"hard.") After mixture has firmed up, remove the top layer of plastic wrap and invert the cheese ball onto a small plate.
• Remove remaining plastic wrap and cover the cheese ball with pecans.
• Chopped pecans may be used instead of pecan halves.
• Serve with apples and/or snack crackers.
• Note: This is not a firm cheese ball, and you'll probably never get it into a perfect ball shape.
• That's why a deeply-dished mug or bowl will help in the shaping process.