Ham and Cheddar Cheese Ball Recipe
This classic Ham and Cheddar Cheese Ball is made with cream cheese, green onions, and ham It's the perfect make-ahead no-bake appetizer recipe for the holidays.
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 243kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup pecans toasted and chopped
- 16 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup ham diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/3 cup green onions sliced thin
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the pecans. Toast until golden brown and fragrant, then remove from the heat and let cool.
- Place the softened cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat using the paddle attachment until creamy and smooth. Add the ham, cheddar cheese, garlic salt, onion powder, and green onions and mix to combine.
- Using a spatula, remove the cream cheese mixture from the bowl and shape into a round ball. Roll in the toasted pecans until evenly covered.
- Cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge until ready to serve with your favorite buttery crackers, and veggies. Enjoy!
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Notes
Refrigerator: wrap well in plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To make ahead: hold off on adding the nuts around the outside and wrap well with plastic. This cheese ball can be made up to 3 days in advance. Add the nuts just before serving.
Tips: You can use your hands if you'd like but the rubber spatula works almost just as well and you don't have to get your hands dirty.
Nutrition
Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 415mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 628IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 1mg