Bring cream cheese to room temperature to soften.

Grate the onion very finely.

Finely chop the ham.

In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, grated onion, chopped ham, and hot sauce.

Mix all ingredients thoroughly with your hands until well combined.

Form the mixture into a ball shape.

Finely chop the pecans.

Place the chopped pecans in a shallow dish or plate.

Roll the cheese ball in the chopped pecans, ensuring it is completely covered.

Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap.

Refrigerate the cheese ball for at least 15 minutes, or until firm.

Serve the cheese ball with crackers.