Southern Pimento Cheese Ball | Perfect Holiday Appetizer

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sharp cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: mild cheddar

Reduced-fat cheddar lowers fat content while still providing flavor.

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are healthier, while sunflower seeds are more budget-friendly.

Start with an 8-ounce block of softened cream cheese in a food processor.

Add 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese (preferably shredded yourself, not pre-shredded).

Include garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Pour in 1/4 cup of mayonnaise and a 4-ounce jar of drained and diced pimentos.

Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce.

Pulse the mixture until well combined but still a little chunky, turning pink from the pimentos.

Remove the blade from the food processor and transfer the mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap.

Form the mixture into a ball using the plastic wrap and place it in a small bowl to help hold its shape.

Refrigerate for a couple of hours to firm up the cheese ball.

Once firm, unroll the cheese ball and roll it in a mixture of crushed walnuts and parsley flakes (pecans can be used as well).

Transfer the cheese ball to a serving plate and add some crackers for serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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