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Mini Pimento Cheese Balls

Irresistible Mini Pimento Cheese Balls for Your Next Gathering

These Mini Pimento Cheese Balls combine creamy cheese with a hint of spice, making them the perfect appetizer for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cheese balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Mixture
  • 1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese substitute with medium cheddar for a milder taste
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese use whipped cream cheese for easier blending
  • 1/4 cup Diced Pimentos substitute with diced roasted red peppers for a smokier taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper omit or reduce for a milder version
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper use white pepper for a lighter touch
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt substitute with sea salt if preferred
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh minced garlic can be used for a more intense taste
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup Finely Chopped Pecans substitute with walnuts or sunflower seeds for a nut-free option
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Chives green onions can work as a substitute
For Serving
  • 12 pieces Small Square Crackers (Wheat Thins) use gluten-free crackers for a gluten-free option

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand blender
  • cookie scoop
  • shallow bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mini Pimento Cheese Balls
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine one cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese with four ounces of cream cheese. Blend until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Incorporate ¼ cup of diced pimentos, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, black pepper, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Stir until fully combined.
  3. Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  4. Prepare the coating by combining ½ cup of finely chopped pecans and ¼ cup of chopped fresh chives in a shallow bowl.
  5. Once chilled, use a two-inch cookie scoop to portion the mixture and roll each scoop into a smooth ball.
  6. Roll each cheese ball in the pecan-chive mixture until fully coated.
  7. Arrange the Mini Pimento Cheese Balls on a serving platter and insert a small square cracker into each ball.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheese ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure a creamy consistency by using a hand blender and don't skip the chilling step for better shape during rolling.

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