Easy No-Bake Cheese Ball Appetizer Bliss
This creamy and flavorful No-Bake Cheese Ball is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer! Made with cream cheese, cheddar, pecans, and herbs — it’s a quick, no-fuss dish perfect for parties, holidays, or casual gatherings. Simply mix, chill, and serve!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Plastic Wrap
- Serving Platter
- Knife
Ingrédients
Base Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese sharp or mild
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans for crunch and flavor
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs chopped parsley or chives
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
- crackers or vegetable sticks for dipping
Instructions
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature. Chop the pecans and herbs finely for even mixing.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well until creamy and smooth.
- Add chopped pecans, herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands. Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap to keep its form.
- Chill the cheese ball in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up and develop flavor.
- Before serving, unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in extra chopped pecans or herbs for garnish.
- Place on a serving platter and serve with crackers, pretzels, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
For variety, add a dash of Worcestershire sauce or hot sauce to the mixture. To make it nut-free, substitute pecans with sunflower seeds. Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months. Let it thaw in the refrigerator before serving.