Description
Create an eye-catching Pine Cone Cheese Ball that delights guests at any gathering. Follow our easy recipe and impress everyone today!
Ingredients
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- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- For decoration: fresh parsley, sesame seeds, whole pecan halves
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Mix in Worcestershire sauce, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and optional hot sauce.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Once chilled, taper one end of the ball to create a pine cone shape and coat with chopped pecans.
- Decorate with whole pecan halves and sprinkle with parsley and sesame seeds.
- Serve with crackers or fresh veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg