Ingredients
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
– 1/2 cup chopped green onions
– 1/4 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)
– 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– 1 tsp onion powder
– 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for a kick)
– Fresh herbs for garnish (like parsley or chives)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowl
– Hand mixer or wooden spoon
– Plastic wrap
– Serving platter
– Optional: Food processor (for chopping nuts and herbs)
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start off, I combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese in a mixing bowl. A hand mixer makes this task super easy, but if you don’t have one, a sturdy wooden spoon works too. I blend them together until I achieve a smooth and creamy consistency—don’t be afraid to taste along the way! Then, I add in the chopped green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper if I’m feeling adventurous. Mixing all these flavorful ingredients gives the cheese ball that extra zing! (See the next page below to continue steps…)