Blue Cheese Cheese Ball Recipe

A blue cheese cheese ball on a plate surrounded by crackers.

5 from 1 vote

This Blue Cheese Cheese Ball Recipe is a quick, no-cook appetizer with easy prep, and make-ahead convenience. It's a classic cheese ball recipe using cream cheese, cheddar, blue cheese, bacon, green onions, and a toasted pecan–everything bagel seasoning that mixes in minutes for effortless entertaining and smooth spreading.

Prep Time10

Chill Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 298kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese softened
1 cup shredded cheese using all sharp cheddar, or ¾ cup cheddar + ¼ cup a second cheese (Monterey Jack, Gouda, Colby, etc.)
½ cup blue cheese crumbled
½ cup bacon cooked and crumbled
2 green onions very finely sliced
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning mixed inside
¾ cup toasted pecans finely chopped
1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning for the coating

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar (or cheddar plus another cheese), blue cheese, bacon, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, and 2 teaspoons of everything bagel seasoning. Mix until everything is evenly incorporated.
Scoop the mixture onto plastic wrap, gather it up, and shape it into a smooth ball. Wrap tightly and chill for at least 1 hour to firm up.
On a flat plate, mix the toasted pecans with 1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning.
Unwrap the chilled cheese ball and gently roll it in the pecan mixture, pressing lightly so it adheres evenly.
Let it rest at room temperature for 10 minutes so it spreads smoothly but still holds its shape.

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Notes

Note Keep refrigerated until serving. The cream cheese and blue cheese base requires cold storage for food safety.

Storage Refrigerate the blue cheese ball tightly wrapped for up to 4 days.

Freeze This dish is not freezer-friendly.

Reheat: To serve leftovers, let it rest at room temperature for 10–15 minutes so it spreads easily.

Substitutions

Cheddar cheese: Swap with a combination of Monterey Jack, Colby, or Gouda if you want a unique flavor blend.
Blue cheese: Replace with gorgonzola or goat cheese.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

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