Ingredients:
Two 8- ounce packages cream cheese,
soft ened
1 cup shredded mild or sharp Cheddar
2 tablespoons diced pimiento, drained
2 tablespoons finely chopped green
onions (white and green parts)
1 tablespoon finely chopped green bell
pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1⁄8 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional
1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1 cup chopped pecans
Crackers
Method:
1. Combine the cream cheese, Cheddar, pimiento, green onions, bell pepper, Worcestershire, garlic salt, lemon juice, and cayenne, if using; mix well.
2. Form the cheese mixture into 2 balls and roll in the pecans to cover completely.
3. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours or overnight. Serve with crackers.
Notes and Tips:
Toast the pecans for added flavor. Place a large skillet over mediumhigh heat.
Add the pecans and cook until they are fragrant and light brown, about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Cool before using. For peak flavor, let the cheese balls stand for 30 minutes at room temperature before serving.
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