How to Make Christmas Cheese Ball - A Step-by-Step Guide

Christmas is a time for gathering with loved ones, sharing delicious food, and creating memories to last a lifetime. It's also a time for indulging in festive treats and snacks, and one classic holiday appetizer that never fails to impress is the Christmas Cheese Ball. This savory and creamy dish is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering.

The beauty of a Christmas Cheese Ball is that it's not only delicious, but it's also incredibly easy to make. With just...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 3 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (1 ounce) package Ranch-style dressing mix
  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • 4 pecan halves

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 32
  • Yield: 1 large cheese ball

  • Mix cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and dressing mix together in a large bowl; form mixture into one large ball or two smaller balls.
  • Roll in chopped pecans to coat surface. Decorate the top with pecan halves. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  • Nutrition

    149 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 179mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 105mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 62mg