Cheese Ball Deluxe Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Yield: 3 cheese balls
Ingredients:
- 3 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 clove garlic
- 3/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Tabasco sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup pecans
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1656
- Fat: 155.4g
- Saturated Fat: 84g
- Cholesterol: 408.2mg
- Sodium: 1681.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3.5g
- Sugar: 3.1g
- Protein: 58.2g
Instructions:
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In a food processor, combine cream cheese, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and Tabasco sauce. Blend until smooth and well incorporated.
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Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture in the food processor. Continue to process until the cheese is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
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Shape the cheese mixture into desired shapes such as balls, logs, or hearts. For ease of handling, wrap the formed cheese shapes in plastic wrap.
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Place the pecans in a bowl large enough to accommodate rolling the cheese balls. Allow them to chill in the refrigerator or freezer for about 5-10 minutes to firm up.
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After chilling, remove the cheese balls from the refrigerator or freezer and roll them in the pecans until evenly coated.
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Serve immediately with crackers, pretzels, or vegetable sticks for dipping, or store in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.
Tips:
- For an extra kick of flavor, consider adding chopped herbs such as chives or parsley to the cheese mixture.
- Experiment with different types of nuts for coating, such as almonds or walnuts, for added texture and flavor variation.
- Customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of Tabasco sauce to suit your taste preferences.
- Make ahead and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before serving.
This Cheese Ball Deluxe recipe is a perfect appetizer or party snack, combining creamy cheese with savory spices and crunchy pecans for a deliciously indulgent treat that’s sure to impress your guests!
