Yield: 16 servings
Smoky Cheese Ball
This classic cheese ball recipe with smoked gouda rolled in toasted pecans is always a crowd-pleaser and the perfect addition to any party or charcuterie board.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Minimum Chill Time
4 hours
Total Time
4 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese, room temperature
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons steak sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup toasted finely chopped pecans
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- crackers for serving
Instructions
- In a mixer bowl, combine gouda, cream cheese, butter, milk, steak sauce, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Using the paddle attachment of an electric mixer, beat mixture until well combined and fluffy.
- Transfer mixture to a large piece of plastic wrap, lift up the sides of the plastic wrap and wrap and cover the mixture, forming it into a ball. Chill in refrigerator several hours or overnight.
- Place nuts and chopped parsley on a piece of waxed paper; gently roll cheese ball over the nuts to coat. Place on a platter and serve with crackers or toasted baguette bread slices.
Notes
cheese ball can be stored covered in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 109Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 198mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 4g
Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin, and freshness of ingredients used.