Nutty Pimiento Cheese Balls

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened (generous ¼ cup)
  • 8 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (about 2 cups)
  • 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 2 cups)
  • 3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons drained chopped pimientos
  • 1 teaspoon grated onion
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of freshly ground pepper
  • 1½ cups finely chopped toasted pecans (see Tip)

Preparation

  1. Process cream cheese in a food processor until smooth. Add Cheddar, Monterey Jack, mayonnaise, pimientos, onion, garlic powder, salt and pepper and pulse to combine. Scrape into a bowl, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 2 days.
  2. Place pecans in a medium bowl. Roll the cheese mixture into 1-inch balls and coat each ball evenly with pecans.

Source : allrecipes.Com

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