It’s not a party without a cheese ball.

In fact, the hardest thing about this cheese ball recipe might be toasting and finely chopping the pecans.

Use your food processor to make that easier.

party cheese ball

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

you’re able to quickly break thetoasted nutsinto minuscule pieces, perfect for coating the cheese ball.

Cheese balls are also forgiving, or rather, accepting of variations.

Consider this cheese ball recipe as a base option.

it’s possible for you to swap out the cheeses or spices to make this your own.

Ingredients

8oz.cream cheese, softened

8oz.shreddedsharp Cheddar cheese

1oz.blue cheese (about 2 Tbsp.)

Spread the chopped pecans on a plate.

To make ahead, make the cheese ball, but don’t coat in nuts.

Instead, wrap the ball in plastic, or put in a zip-top bag.

Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Roll in toasted nuts just before serving.