PECAN-DATE CHEESE BALL

Pecan-Date Cheese Ball image

Says Sue Broyles of Cherokee, Texas, "This lightly sweet cheese ball is great to have on hand when we crave something creamy or if company drops by. It's even nice enough for the holidays."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 3-1/2 cups (4-inch ball).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon water
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped pecans
Crackers

Steps:

In a small bowl, dissolve the mustard in water; let stand for 10 minutes. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Add nutmeg and mustard mixture. Stir in cheese and dates. Chill for 15 minutes. Shape into a ball; roll in pecans. Chill. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.