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Cook Time:30 minsAdditional Time:30 minsTotal Time:1 hrServings:42Yield:about 3 1/2 dozen ballsJump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Time:30 minsAdditional Time:30 minsTotal Time:1 hrServings:42Yield:about 3 1/2 dozen balls
Cook Time:30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:30 mins
Additional Time:
Total Time:1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:42
Servings:
42
Yield:about 3 1/2 dozen balls
Yield:
about 3 1/2 dozen balls
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened (generous 1/4 cup)8ouncesshredded sharp Cheddar cheese (about 2 cups)8ouncesshredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 2 cups)3tablespoonslow-fat mayonnaise3tablespoonsdrained chopped pimientos1teaspoongrated onion⅛teaspoongarlic powderPinch of saltPinch of freshly ground pepper1 ½cupsfinely chopped toasted pecans (see Tip)
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Ingredients
2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened (generous 1/4 cup)
8ouncesshredded sharp Cheddar cheese (about 2 cups)
8ouncesshredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 2 cups)
3tablespoonslow-fat mayonnaise
3tablespoonsdrained chopped pimientos
1teaspoongrated onion
⅛teaspoongarlic powder
Pinch of salt
Pinch of freshly ground pepper
1 ½cupsfinely chopped toasted pecans (see Tip)
DirectionsProcess 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.Place pecans in a medium bowl. Roll the cheese mixture into 1-inch balls and coat each ball evenly with pecans.Serve the cheese balls at room temperature or chilled.TipsMake Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 1 up to 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate the finished balls for up to 3 days.Tip: To toast whole nuts, spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F, stirring once, until fragrant, 7 to 9 minutes.Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2011
Directions
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.Place pecans in a medium bowl. Roll the cheese mixture into 1-inch balls and coat each ball evenly with pecans.Serve the cheese balls at room temperature or chilled.TipsMake Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 1 up to 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate the finished balls for up to 3 days.Tip: To toast whole nuts, spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F, stirring once, until fragrant, 7 to 9 minutes.
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.
Place pecans in a medium bowl. Roll the cheese mixture into 1-inch balls and coat each ball evenly with pecans.
Serve the cheese balls at room temperature or chilled.
Tips
Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 1 up to 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate the finished balls for up to 3 days.
Tip: To toast whole nuts, spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F, stirring once, until fragrant, 7 to 9 minutes.
Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2011
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)66Calories6gFat1gCarbs3gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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