ROASTED GARLIC BRIE CHEESE BALL

Roasted Garlic Brie Cheese Ball image

Provided by La Dilettante

Categories Spreads

Time 35m

Yield 1 ball, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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1 head garlic, roasted (about 9-10 cloves)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 ounces brie cheese, chilled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (edible rind included)
sea salt and pepper
3 green onions, coarsely chopped (including tops)
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

Roast whole head of garlic by slicing off the top of to expose tips, and coating entire head with olive oil. Wrap in foil and roast at 350 for about 30 minutes, until very soft. Cool and set aside,.
Blend softened cream cheese with the chunks of cold Brie, season to taste, and blend in garlic. Place in refrigerator until firm.
Saute' green onions and pecans in butter until onions are "frizzled" and nearly caramelized. Cool.
Roll cheese ball in onions and pecans, and allow to come to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.8, Fat 26.7, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 65.7, Sodium 260.4, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.9, Protein 7.8