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Old-Fashioned Pecan Cheese Ball
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Old-Fashioned Pecan Cheese Ball

 
Makes: 8 - 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)
  • 1 TBLS drained, finely chopped pimiento
  • 2 tsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tsp minced shallot
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Dash of cayenne pepper
  • ⅛ tsp table salt
  • ¾ cup finely chopped toasted pecans
  • Assorted crackers

Instructions

  • Beat the cream cheese and the next 8 ingredients with an electric mixer at medium speed until combined and creamy. Divide the cheese mixture in half, and shape each half into a ball.
  • Coat each ball with the pecans. Wrap loosely in wax paper, seal in a ziplock plastic bag, and refrigerate 2 hours (and up to 3 days) or until serving. Serve with the crackers.
 
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