How to Make a Pecan Cheese Ball

Pecans are a great addition to the traditional cheese ball. Cayenne pepper really adds some spice to the cheese ball and to the party. Go for it! Here’s how.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 packages cream cheese (8 ounces each)
• 1 package shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)
• 1 tbsp chopped red bell peppers
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
• Dash Salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans

1. 
   Cream Cheese

   Let cream cheese stand at room temperature until softened. This means take the cheese out of the refrigerator at least an hour before you want to start to prepare the cheese ball. If you forget, don’t worry, just put the cream cheese in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 60 seconds or so, until soft.

2. 
   Cream Cheese and Chedder Cheese Mixture

   Beat cream cheese and cheddar cheese in small bowl with electric mixer until well blended.

3. Mix in all remaining ingredients except pecans. Cover with a good plastic wrap. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. This allows all the flavors to combine.

4. 
   Plastic Wrap

   Cover with some very sturdy plastic wrap. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. This allows all the flavors to combine.

5. 
   Pecans

   Shape into a ball or in any shape you like, be creative. Roll in pecans to cover entire ball.

Tips & Warnings

• Left over red bell peppers are great for a morning snack.
• Left over pecans are great in a salad and just by themselves.

[konakai]

on 8/24/2009 You have added several great Cheese Ball Recipes and the Pecan Cheese Ball sounds terrific too. 5*