A recipe for pimento cheese balls rolled in toasted pecan pieces. Great appetizer for cheese lovers!
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
American
Prep Time10minutes
Cook Time30minutes
Total Time40minutes
Servings6people
AuthorRenee
Ingredients
1/4cupcream cheesesoftened
3tablespoonsmayonnaise
1teaspoongrated onion
1/8teaspoongarlic powder
Pinch of salt
Pinch of fresh ground pepper
2cupsshredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1cupshredded Pepper Jack cheese
1cupshredded Monterey Jack cheese
1jar chopped pimentos4 ounces, drained
1 1/2cupschopped toasted pecans
Instructions
In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a knife blade, process cream cheese until smooth. Add the mayonnaise, grated onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper and pulse until combined. Add the shredded cheeses and pimentos and pulse to combine. Transfer the cheese mixture into a bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 days. Place pecans on a baking sheet or in a medium bowl. Roll the cheese mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll the balls in the pecans to evenly coat them. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Recipe Notes
A recipe for pimento cheese balls rolled in toasted pecan pieces. Great appetizer for cheese lovers!