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A round game day cheese ball coated with herbs and chopped nuts, surrounded by crackers and fresh vegetables on a serving platter

Game Day Cheese Ball

This savory cheese ball is packed with cheddar, bacon, green onions, and seasonings, then rolled in crunchy pecans for the perfect party appetizer. Serve it chilled with crackers, pretzels, or fresh vegetables for an easy crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • plate or parchment paper
  • plastic wrap
  • refrigerator

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, green onions, bacon, red bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
  2. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed and the mixture is well combined.
  3. Shape the cheese mixture into a ball using clean hands or a spatula.
  4. Spread the chopped pecans on a plate or sheet of parchment paper, then roll the cheese ball in the pecans until fully coated.
  5. Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
  6. Serve chilled with crackers, pretzels, or sliced vegetables.

Notes

For best texture, chill the cheese ball long enough to firm up before serving. You can also make it a day ahead and keep it wrapped in the refrigerator until ready to serve.