Best 3 Pepper Cheese Ball Recipes

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CHEESE BALL RECIPE



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This Cheese Ball is a holiday must ever year! It's incredibly easy to make and it only requires a few simple ingredients. It has a deliciously creamy texture, it's brimming with rich and cheesy flavor, and who doesn't love that nutty pecan finish for a contrasting crunch?

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Snack

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (8 oz) pkgs. cream cheese, (softened but still slightly firm)
1/3 cup sour cream
8 oz. shredded medium cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Pepper, (to taste)
1 cup Fisher Pecans, (chopped small)

Steps:

  • Add cream cheese, sour, garlic powder and onion powder and pepper to a medium mixing bowl. Mix with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
  • Mix in cheese (with electric mixer). Cover bowl and chill 1 hour to help firm it up.
  • Shape into a ball using a spatula then with greased hands.
  • Place pecans in a medium bowl. Roll cheese ball through pecans to cover entirely.
  • Serve with crackers, using a butter knife for spreading. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 184 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FLAVORED CHEESE BALLS



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Make all 3 flavors of cheese balls or prepare just 1 or 2, adjusting the ingredients accordingly.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Appetizers

Yield Makes three 4-inch cheese balls

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3 packages cream cheese (8 ounces each)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
5 dashes hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
8 ounces sharp orange cheddar cheese, finely shredded
2 tablespoons store-bought chutney
3/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
Water crackers, for serving
6 ounces Roquefort cheese
1 shallot, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
2 teaspoons brandy (optional)
1 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
Vegetable chips (such as Terra Chips Sweets & Beets), for serving
8 ounces goat cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
1/3 cup fresh curly-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 English cucumber, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices, for serving

Steps:

  • Put butter, cream cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until combined. Divide equally among 3 medium bowls.
  • Stir cheddar cheese and chutney with base mixture in the first bowl. Form into a ball. Roll cheese ball in cranberries to coat before serving. Serve with crackers.
  • Stir blue cheese and shallot with base mixture in second bowl; add brandy, if desired. Form into a ball. Roll in walnuts to coat before serving. Serve with chips.
  • Stir goat cheese and scallions with base mixture in remaining bowl. Form into a ball. Roll in parsley to coat before serving. Serve with cucumber slices.

HOT PEPPER CHEESE BALL



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I served this at Christmas a few years ago and everyone asked for the recipe. Since then I make it at home when we have a need for cheese.

Provided by FloraandMerriwether

Categories     Spreads

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together all 4 cheeses, onion powder, garlic powder, mayonnaise and worcestershire sauce.
  • Cover and refrigerate mixture for at least 1 hour.
  • Shape mixture into ball.
  • Roll ball in chopped pecans.
  • Cook time is refrigeration time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.5, Fat 35.4, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 76.9, Sodium 396.8, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.3, Protein 14.5

PINEAPPLE PECAN CHEESE BALL



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This cheese ball will keep for several days in the refrigerator. It's delicious! I've found it's especially popular at a party or get-together.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 3-1/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 cups chopped pecans, divided
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the pineapple, green pepper, onions, seasonings and 1/2 cup pecans. Place on a sheet of plastic wrap; shape into a ball. Refrigerate overnight. , Just before serving, roll cheese ball in remaining pecans. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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