{"id":42729,"date":"2022-03-28T13:50:09","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T13:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/cheese-ball-recipe\/"},"modified":"2024-02-20T09:54:53","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T09:54:53","slug":"stuffing-balls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/stuffing-balls\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheese Ball Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>This easy cheese ball recipe is perfect for any party appetizer or get together. A mixture of 3 different cheeses is combined with ranch seasoning and rolled in chopped pecans for the best cream cheese ball ever!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Cheese-Ball-Feature-Image.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Cheese-Ball-Feature-Image.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-5243 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"recipes cheese balls\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>I don&#8217;t know about you, but IMO no party is complete without some sort of cheese spread, cheese log or cheese ball recipe on the table. There are so many different cheese balls recipes out there, which makes it difficult to choose which one is the best recipe for cheeseballs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>I personally like this cheese ball dip recipe, because it&#8217;s basic and easy. No weird ingredients are in it, and it&#8217;s usually a crowd pleaser!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/stuffing-balls\/#%F0%9F%A7%80_Ingredients\" title=\"\ud83e\uddc0 Ingredients\">\ud83e\uddc0 Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/stuffing-balls\/#%F0%9F%93%96_Variations\" title=\"\ud83d\udcd6 Variations\">\ud83d\udcd6 Variations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/stuffing-balls\/#%F0%9F%94%AA_Instructions\" title=\"\ud83d\udd2a Instructions\">\ud83d\udd2a Instructions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/stuffing-balls\/#%F0%9F%92%AD_Top_tips\" title=\"\ud83d\udcad Top tips\">\ud83d\udcad Top tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/stuffing-balls\/#%F0%9F%A5%97_Serving_suggestions\" title=\"\ud83e\udd57 Serving suggestions\">\ud83e\udd57 Serving suggestions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/stuffing-balls\/#Storage\" title=\"Storage\">Storage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/stuffing-balls\/#%F0%9F%8D%BD_Equipment\" title=\"\ud83c\udf7d Equipment\">\ud83c\udf7d Equipment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%80_Ingredients\"><\/span>\ud83e\uddc0 Ingredients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The ingredients for this easy cheeseball recipe are:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>cream cheese<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>cheddar cheese (I use sharp cheddar)<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>blue cheese<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>ranch seasoning packet<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>pecans<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%96_Variations\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcd6 Variations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are so many different cheese ball recipes out there. You can always tailor this recipe to your liking.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Hate blue cheese?<\/strong> Leave it out!<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Want to make a cream cheese ball with bacon?<\/strong> Add cooked bacon pieces instead of chopped pecans.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Cheese ball recipe with green onions<\/strong>: just add chopped green onions when you mix the cheese together<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%94%AA_Instructions\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd2a Instructions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One thing that makes this cheese balls recipe easy, is the fact that you only need to make sure your cheese is at <strong><em>room temperature<\/em><\/strong>. Once it&#8217;s softened, then mix the cheeses and ranch packet together! When it comes to how to make a cheese ball, there are no special or difficult steps to this recipe at all.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Let&#8217;s start with the most time consuming part of this recipe: bringing the cream cheese to room temperature.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are different theories and suggestions on how to soften cream cheese. The way I like to soften cream cheese is to just set it on the counter for at least an hour. Some people take it out of the wrapping and place in on a microwave safe plate and heat it for 5 seconds at a time, flipping it alternatively until it is softened.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>I don&#8217;t like to use the microwave method for softening cream cheese, because if you soften it too much, you will end up with a runny cheeseball which is no good!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Just allow yourself enough time to let the cream cheese come to room temperature on the countertop.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5244\" src=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Cheese-Ball.jpg\" alt=\"best cheese ball recipes with ranch and cream cheese\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>After your cream cheese is softened, remove it from the packaging and place it in a medium sized mixing bowl. You can either make this cheese ball with Hidden Valley Ranch packet, or with your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/homemade-ranch-seasoning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">homemade ranch seasoning<\/a>. I opt to use a seasoning packet because it&#8217;s easy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Add your ranch seasoning to the cream cheese. With a hand mixer on low speed, mix the seasoning and cream cheese together until combined. Add the blue cheese and about half of the shredded cheddar cheese and mix again.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5239\" src=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Cheese-Ball-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to make cheese ball with cream cheese and cheddar\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>After it is incorporated, add the rest of the cheddar cheese and mix until combined.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For this next step you can use your hands, but I suggest either using disposable gloves or plastic wrap to contain the mess. Form the cheese mixture into 2 balls, packing it tightly together.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5240\" src=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Cheese-Ball-2.jpg\" alt=\"preparing cheese ball recipe easy\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Use plastic wrap to form the cheeseball<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Place the chopped pecans on a plate and roll each of the cheese balls in the chopped pecans until all of the surface is covered with the nuts. You can press down a bit so that the nuts stay.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Serve and enjoy!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Cheese-Ball-3.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Cheese-Ball-3.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-5241 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"best cheese ball recipes with nuts\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%92%AD_Top_tips\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcad Top tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>I start with a block of cheddar cheese and shred it myself with a cheese grater. Using a cheese grater not only saves money, but it also eliminates any extra ingredients or additive which they add to pre-shredded cheese so that it doesn&#8217;t clump in the package. Pre-shredded cheese of any sort, doesn&#8217;t melt as easily and has a different texture, that can potentially change the outcome of your recipe, particularly the texture.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>In order to make the best cheese ball recipe ever, you need to make sure you cream cheese is at room temperature, as I stated before.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A5%97_Serving_suggestions\"><\/span>\ud83e\udd57 Serving suggestions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You can serve this cream cheeseball on a charcuterie board with an assortment of crackers and veggies. It can also be a stand alone cheese appetizer with crackers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Cheese-Ball-4.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Cheese-Ball-4.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-5242 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"recipe- cheese ball\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Storage\"><\/span>Storage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This classic cheese ball can be stored in the fridge with plastic wrap over it for up to 4 days.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>So can I freeze a cheese ball with nuts?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Yes, absolutely! Since this recipe makes 2 cream cheese balls, I made one and we ate it right away and I put one away in the freezer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Freezer instructions: wrap the fully prepared cheddar cheese ball with ranch and chopped nuts in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer bag. Place the wrapped cheese ball in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge for a day before serving.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8D%BD_Equipment\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf7d Equipment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As I stated before, I always buy cheese in a block and shred it myself. The texture of the shredded cheese is so much better when you grate it yourself. If you don&#8217;t have a box grater, I highly suggest you get one.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Like this recipe? Don\u2019t forget to\u00a0<strong>rate\u00a0<\/strong>it below and follow me on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/apinch.of.adventure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-42726\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"42726\" data-servings=\"16\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-compact-noh2\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Cheese-Ball-Feature-Image-150x150.webp 150w,https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Cheese-Ball-Feature-Image-300x300.webp 300w,https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Cheese-Ball-Feature-Image-1024x1024.webp 1024w,https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Cheese-Ball-Feature-Image-768x768.webp 768w,https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Cheese-Ball-Feature-Image-500x500.webp 500w,https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Cheese-Ball-Feature-Image.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Cheese-Ball-Feature-Image-150x150.jpg\" height=\"150\" width=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Cheese-Ball-Feature-Image-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Cheese-Ball-Feature-Image-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Cheese-Ball-Feature-Image-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Cheese-Ball-Feature-Image-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Cheese-Ball-Feature-Image-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Cheese-Ball-Feature-Image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\"  > <\/picture><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wprm_print\/42726\" style=\"color: #444444;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #777777;border-radius: 0px;padding: 5px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-print-wide-button wprm-recipe-link-wide-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"42726\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#444444\" d=\"M19,5.09V1c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1H6C5.448,0,5,0.448,5,1v4.09C2.167,5.569,0,8.033,0,11v7c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h4v4c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h12c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-4h4c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-7C24,8.033,21.833,5.569,19,5.09z M7,2h10v3H7V2z M17,22H7v-9h10V22z M18,10c-0.552,0-1-0.448-1-1c0-0.552,0.448-1,1-1s1,0.448,1,1C19,9.552,18.552,10,18,10z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Print Recipe<\/a>\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Easy Cheese Ball Recipe<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">This classic cheese ball recipe is perfect for any party appetizer or get together.  A mixture of 3 different cheeses is combined with ranch seasoning and rolled in walnuts for the best cream cheese ball recipe ever!<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-top-bottom wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">5<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">5<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Appetizer, Snack<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-42726 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-initial-servings=\"\" data-recipe=\"42726\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">16<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\">KateE<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-42726-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"42726\" data-servings=\"16\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">8 oz.<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">package cream cheese<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">softened<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sharp cheddar cheese<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">shredded<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ranch packet<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">4 oz.<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">blue cheese<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u2153<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chopped pecans<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-42726-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"42726\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-42726-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Bring the cream cheese to room temperature before beginning<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-42726-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a medium sized mixing bowl add the softened cream cheese and ranch seasoning.  Mix on low speed until incorporated together<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-42726-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add half of the shredded cheddar cheese and all of the blue cheese and mix on low<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-42726-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Mix in the rest of the cheddar cheese just until combined<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-42726-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Form the cheese ball mixture into 2 balls and roll them in the chopped pecans until the outside is covered in a crust of pecans<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-42726-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Serve on a charcuterie board or platter with crackers and assorted veggies<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\r\n<div style=\"display: none;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Cheese-Ball-720x1080.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Cheese-Ball-720x1080.png\" class=\"wp-image-5251 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"If you are looking for cheese ball recipes, look no further than this easy cheese ball recipe. It's a classic cheese ball recipe with ranch and cream cheese. Of all of the cheese ball recipes easy to make, this one is complete with chopped nuts also. It's a classic cheese appetizer perfect for any party and it really is the best cheeseball recipe ever!\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cheese-ball-1-1-720x1080.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cheese-ball-1-1-720x1080.png\" class=\"wp-image-5250 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"If you are looking for cheese ball recipes, look no further than this easy cheese ball recipe. It's a classic cheese ball recipe with ranch and cream cheese. Of all of the cheese ball recipes easy to make, this one is complete with chopped nuts also. It's a classic cheese appetizer perfect for any party and it really is the best cheeseball recipe ever!\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\r\n<div style=\"display: none;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cheese-ball-2-720x1080.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cheese-ball-2-720x1080.png\" class=\"wp-image-5249 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"If you are looking for cheese ball recipes, look no further than this easy cheese ball recipe. It's a classic cheese ball recipe with ranch and cream cheese. Of all of the cheese ball recipes easy to make, this one is complete with chopped nuts also. It's a classic cheese appetizer perfect for any party and it really is the best cheeseball recipe ever!\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\r\n<div style=\"display: none;\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cheese-ball-1-720x1080.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cheese-ball-1-720x1080.png\" class=\"wp-image-5248 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"If you are looking for cheese ball recipes, look no further than this easy cheese ball recipe. It's a classic cheese ball recipe with ranch and cream cheese. Of all of the cheese ball recipes easy to make, this one is complete with chopped nuts also. It's a classic cheese appetizer perfect for any party and it really is the best cheeseball recipe ever!\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This easy cheese ball recipe is perfect for any party appetizer or get together.  A mixture of 3 different cheeses is combined with ranch seasoning and rolled in chopped pecans for the best cream cheese ball ever!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":42727,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"no","wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","wpupg_custom_link":[],"wpupg_custom_link_behaviour":["default"],"wpupg_custom_image":[],"wpupg_custom_image_id":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[2366,2302,2633,50],"tags":[],"modified_by":"Kate","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42729"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=42729"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42729\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":42741,"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42729\/revisions\/42741"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42727"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42729"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=42729"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=42729"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}