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New Year Countdown Cheese Ball

Irresistible New Year Countdown Cheese Ball in Just 15 Minutes!


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  • Author: EditorVictoria
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cheese ball (serves 8-10) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A festive cheese ball shaped like a clock to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Perfect for parties and gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 12 pretzel sticks
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into a ball and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans to coat evenly.
  4. Press pretzel sticks into the top to resemble clock hands.
  5. Arrange bell pepper slices around the cheese ball to mimic clock numbers.
  6. Serve with crackers or vegetables.

Notes

  • Make ahead by preparing the cheese ball up to 2 days in advance.
  • For a spicier version, add a dash of hot sauce.
  • Use different nuts or herbs for coating if preferred.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/10 of cheese ball
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg