Pepper Swiss Cheese Ball

Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible Pepper Swiss Cheese Ball, the perfect blend of creamy, tangy, and zesty flavors. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines silky cream cheese, nutty shredded Swiss cheese, and a hint of butter for a rich, smooth base. Seasoned to perfection with garlic powder, onion powder, and a lively mix of black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes, this cheese ball is then rolled in a crunchy pecan and cracked black pepper coating for a delightful contrast in texture. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and chilled to perfection, it’s an effortless yet elegant dish to serve at parties or gatherings. Pair it with an assortment of crackers, pretzels, or fresh veggie sticks for a stunning presentation that’s as delicious as it is eye-catching. Perfect for the holidays, game days, or wine nights, this Pepper Swiss Cheese Ball is bound to become your go-to appetizer.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 oz Cream cheese
• 1.5 cups Shredded Swiss cheese
• 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 0.5 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 cup Crushed pecans
• 2 tbsp Fresh cracked black pepper (for coating)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded Swiss cheese, and unsalted butter. Allow the ingredients to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften.

Step 2

Using a hand mixer or a spatula, mix the cream cheese, Swiss cheese, and butter until smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Add the garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and parsley to the cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly to distribute the seasonings evenly.

Step 4

Spoon the cheese mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Shape it into a ball using the plastic wrap to help form it, and tighten the wrap around the ball.

Step 5

Refrigerate the cheese ball for at least 1 hour to allow it to firm up and the flavors to meld.

Step 6

In a shallow dish, combine the crushed pecans and fresh cracked black pepper for the coating.

Step 7

Remove the cheese ball from the plastic wrap and roll it in the pecan and black pepper mixture until fully coated.

Step 8

Place the coated cheese ball on a serving platter. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

Step 9

Serve with crackers, pretzels, or vegetable sticks, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(507.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2108.7

Total Fat 197.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 93.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 471.1mg	0%
Sodium 1090.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.1g	0%
Total Sugars 11.1g
Protein 70.1g	0%

Vitamin D 36IU	0%
Calcium 1875.6mg	0%
Iron 5.7mg	0%
Potassium 1010.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 79.8%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 7.6%