CLASSIC PIMENTO CHEESE BALL

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This classic app is the perfect party treat made simple from Adrianna Adarme of A Cozy Kitchen.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Reynolds®

Time 2h17m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

¾ cup pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small dill pickle, minced
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (4 ounce) jar pimientos, drained and diced
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons hot sauce
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil
Crackers
Vegetables such as radishes, celery, or carrots

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil. Spread the pecans on the foil-lined sheet and toast in the oven for 7-10 minutes. Remove and allow to cool completely. When cooled, give the pecans a rough chop and return to the foil-lined baking sheet.
In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix the cream cheese, garlic, pickle, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack, pimentos, black pepper, hot sauce and pinch of cayenne pepper. Turn the mixer to medium speed and mix for about a minute. Transfer to a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
Form chilled mixture into a ball, and smooth out by hand. Roll the ball in the toasted chopped pecans. Keep in the fridge until you're ready to serve.
Serve on a plate or board with an array of crackers or veggies like carrots, celery or radishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 69.2 mg, Fat 43.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 748.4 mg, Sugar 3.9 g