This is a 6 ingredient recipe with a couple optional ingredients that you can add!

The simple ingredient list makes it so easy to prepare and I love that I can find all the ingredients at my local supermarket.

What is in a 6 Ingredient Ham Cheese Ball? (scroll down for the printable recipe card)

This recipe has only a couple simple ingredients that can be purchased at your local grocery store.

cream cheese
shredded cheese – any kind of shredded cheese will work for this recipe
black forest ham – any kind of deli lunch meat will work for this recipe; ham, turkey, chicken or pepperoni.
garlic powder
chopped pecans
green onions

Is there a keto option for 6 Ingredient Ham Cheese Ball?

Yes, this recipe is considered keto or low carb. Instead of crackers on the side try pork skins, carrots, celery or bell peppers.

Chop the ham, green onions and pecans
Add room temperature cream cheese to a large bowl
To the cream cheese add the shredded cheese, garlic powder and chopped ham
Mix well and form a ball
On a plate mix the chopped green onions and pecans together
Roll the cheese ball in the onions and pecans, pressing them into the cheese ball
Chill and serve

Yield: 10 servings

Easy and delicious

Chop the ham, green onions and pecans
Add room temperature cream cheese to a large bowl
To the cream cheese add the shredded cheese, garlic powder and chopped ham
Mix well and form a ball
On a plate mix the chopped green onions and pecans together
Roll the cheese ball in the onions and pecans, pressing them into the cheese ball
Chill and serve