Cream Cheese Ball
Ingredients
The cheese mixture
-
2
packages (8-ounce)
reduced-fat cream cheese at room temperature
-
⅓
cup
strawberry preserves
-
½
teaspoon
garlic powder
-
¼
teaspoon
kosher salt
-
6–10
dashes
hot sauce
-
1
cup
freshly shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
The coating
-
1
cup
raw pecan pieces
-
2
tablespoons
chopped fresh parsley
For serving
-
as needed
Crackers or baguette slices
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese and strawberry preserves until smooth.
- Mix in garlic powder, salt, hot sauce, and cheddar cheese.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Toast the pecans in the oven until fragrant, then chop and let cool.
- Coat the cheese ball with the chopped pecans and parsley before serving with crackers.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
12
Calories
223
Total fat
18g
Total carbohydrates
9g
Total protein
6g
Sodium
20mg
Cholesterol
37mg
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