Ingredients and Weight:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
None
Cooking Difficulty Level:
1 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese and cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Fold in the pecans, chocolate chips, and green onions.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and place on a serving plate.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1/8 of ball):
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 23g
- Protein: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and flavorful
- Sweet and savory notes from the chocolate chips and green onions
- Perfect for dipping with crackers, vegetables, or fruit
User Comments:
- "This cheese ball is absolutely delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory."
- "I've made this cheese ball several times for parties and it's always a hit."
- "The combination of flavors is irresistible. I could eat the whole thing myself!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- To make a smaller cheese ball, reduce the amounts of all ingredients by half.
- If you don't have pecans, you can substitute chopped walnuts or almonds.
- For a sweeter cheese ball, use more chocolate chips.
- To prevent the cheese ball from becoming too soft, keep it refrigerated until ready to serve.
