Easy Nutty Pimiento Cheese Balls
Creamy Nutty Pimiento Cheese Balls made with cheddar, pimientos, and pecans.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese softened
- 8 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons drained chopped pimientos
- 1 teaspoon grated onion
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped toasted pecans
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, mayonnaise, pimientos, grated onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pulse until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 days.
- Place the chopped pecans in a separate bowl.
- Roll the chilled mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Coat each ball evenly with the toasted pecans.
- Serve the Nutty Pimiento Cheese Balls chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute walnuts or almonds for pecans.
- Serve with crackers, breadsticks, or fresh vegetables.
- For a smoother texture, blend longer in the processor.