This Blue Cheese and Pecan Cheese Ball is made to party! Everyone loves this easy appetizer and its trio of cheeses! Cream cheese, Kraft Old English cheese, and blue cheese are blended together for a blue cheese ball with a sharp and addictive flavor
We have all the best holiday finger food recipes you'll want to try including Goat Cheese and Honey Bites!
If you're hosting a party or get-together, this Blue Cheese and Pecan Cheese Ball makes a delicious, crowd-pleasing appetizer.
The recipe for this addictive Cheese Ball with its trio of cheeses was passed down through our family for years. We make it for the holidays every year, and it is always the first to disappear 🙂
It's often called Bleu Cheese and Pecan Cheeseball, but that sounds too fancy.
Honestly, it's one of my favorites! Well, that and Loaded Tater Tot Nachos and Goat Cheese and Honey Bites.
Because you can never have enough cheese!
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How to Make Blue Cheese and Pecan Cheese Ball with Old English Cheese
Okay, a secret ingredient makes this cheese ball come to life - it's Kraft Old English Cheese. It's pasteurized cheese made from sharp cheddar. Which doesn't sound that appetizing, but it totally is!
This little bottle of spread has been popular for decades, both as an ingredient in recipes and as a spread for crackers.
This recipe for a Blue Cheese ball balances the Blue Cheese and cream cheese Perfectly!
Step 1
First, grab a medium bowl and mix your softened cream cheese, Kraft Old English Cheese, blue cheese, onion, and Worcestershire until thoroughly combined.
Step 2
Next, place the mixed ingredients in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes until firm and workable.
Step 3
Now, roll the cheese mixture into a ball. Place some nuts on a flat surface and coat the cheese ball on all sides.
Step 4
Place on your favorite serving plate and enjoy!
Tips for Making Your Bleu Cheese and Pecan Cheese Ball
- For ease, you can make this cheese ball a day ahead of time. It will keep in the refrigerator for a couple of days if you don't eat it in one sitting. (doubtful it will last that long, though!)
- If you like, you can toast the pecans to give them more depth of flavor, but it's not necessary.
- You can definitely use low-fat cream cheese in the recipe.
- It doesn't matter the size of your chopped nuts - large or small works.
- You can make this recipe into a cheese log instead of a ball.
How to Serve a Holiday Cheese Ball
We have tried the cheese ball with chopped walnuts but prefer the depth of flavor we get from the pecans. This appetizer is great served with just about any crisp cracker or cut vegetable.
What Type of Cracker?
Our family prefers a hearty whole-grain cracker with some seeds, which gives a nice nutty balance to the tang of the cheese. However, Ritz Crackers, Club Crackers, and Triscuit Crackers work well.
More Holiday Appetizers
Cranberry Brie Cheese Bites - an easy appetizer that never disappoints.
Baked Brie - baking brie cheese is the best way to eat it.
Roasted Red Pepper Dip - healthy and easy to make.
Crockpot 3-Ingredient Meatballs - a classic recipe that's incredibly easy.
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Blue Cheese and Pecan Cheese Ball Recipe
Equipment
- medium bowl
Ingredients
- 8 oz package cream cheese
- 5 oz jar Old English Kraft cheese
- 5 oz package Crumbled Blue cheese
- 2 Tablespoons diced white onion
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toast if desired)
Instructions
- Mix softened cream cheese, Kraft Old English Cheese, blue cheese, onion, and Worcestershire in a medium bowl until completely combined.
- Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes until firm and workable.
- Roll cheese into a ball and coat outside with chopped pecans.
- Place on your serving plate and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
This recipe is the best Holiday Cheese Ball - it brings the family together. The most convenient way to serve your Blue Cheese and Pecan Cheese Ball is to place it on a plate and gather crackers around it.
Easy and simple entertaining!
So grab your favorite crackers and let's start snacking!
Make something delicious and pretty for your next party!
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LifeIsFaire says
I make this same one. Love it , I omit the onion and W. sauce. I also roll it in finely ground dried beef , amazing !
Erin Henry says
Nice! Yours sounds amazing too!
Kelly says
I've made this recipe, same ingredients, but different amounts (I do put parsley with the nuts, because it looks pretty) for over 2 decades. We serve it with the little pretzel sticks...YUM!
Erin Henry says
We love the pretzel stick idea, Kelly!! Yum!
Mike says
You had me a blue cheese and pecan. Cheese balls are food crack! OMG 🙂
Erin says
Totally agree, Mike! I CAN'T GET ENOUGH of a good cheeseball!!
Nikki says
Erin, we love Bleu Cheese Cheeseballs! They are so tasty and not overwhelmingly bleu cheese flavored, for those who aren't fans. I love that you can serve this for a get together or as a starter for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners. Sometimes you need something to tide you over while you smell the feast cooking. This is perfect.
Erin says
Yes! Any cheese ball is a good appetizer in my book. This one is great because it's not overwhelming on flavor. Just the right amount of blue cheese. We serve it at all our family gatherings. It's kinda a tradition. No one can leave it alone!
Cathy Lawdanski says
I lOVE Blue Cheese. And I always forget about hat Old English Cheese - totally old school and delicious! Pinning this for the holidays, Erin!
Erin says
Me too, Cathy! Well, any cheese really. Old English is totally old school...and the perfect ingredient to bring out this time of year! Let me know what you think of this recipe when you make it. I seriously can't stop eating it!
Carlee says
Yummy! I happen to come from a family who appreciates bleu cheese. This would make an excellent snack for Thanksgiving too!
Erin says
Yes! Bleu cheese is amazing! We make this cheese ball every time we get together with my husband's family. It's gone before you know it and everyone blames everyone else for eating it all! It's so good with a hearty cracker.
Life Loving says
What a great recipe. This would look stunning for a party centre piece, especially for New Year. I like the way the crackers can be displayed around it. You could also add crudites at well. Although I don't know how firm the cheese would be, so maybe crudites wouldn't work. Even so, it looks yummy!
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Erin says
Yes, it would look stunning as a centerpiece for New Year's Eve. Crudités would be a lovely addition. We sometime eat it with carrots or celery.
Carrie Groneman says
Oh Wow! I haven't used the bottle of Old English cheese in forever and I LOVE it! I think this will be a nice addition to our New Years Eve line-up. THANKS for the great recipe Erin.
Erin says
The Old English gives this recipe that extra something 🙂 I really do love this recipe! Thanks for stopping by, Carrie! XO