PAULA'S CHEESE BALL (BY PAULA DEEN)

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This wonderful recipe was featured during Paula's recent television appearance on Oprah's show --- I made it recently but added in 2 scant teaspoons fresh minced garlic and Tabasco, I also increased the nuts for the outside of the ball, this may be made up to 24 hours in advance, try this, you will love it! :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Spreads

Time 2h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup milk
2 1/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (1 ounce)
1/4 cup green onion (white parts only)
1 (2 ounce) jar pimientos, drained
1 cup chopped pecans (Paula uses Fisher pecans)
10 slices bacon, cooked and finely crumbled
salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon poppy seed

Steps:

  • Place the cream cheese and milk in a bowl; beat until well combined.
  • Add in shredded cheese, onions, pimento and HALF of each, crumbled bacon and chopped pecans; mix to combine.
  • Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Transfer the mixture to a large piece of plastic wrap, then form into a ball; cover tightly and chill a minimum of 2 hours.
  • In a pie plate mix together the remaining chopped pecans and bacon, then mix in the parsley and poppy seeds.
  • Unwrap the cheese ball then gently roll into the nut mixture.
  • Wrap again in a clean piece of plastic wrap and chill up to 24 hours.

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