Cheddar Pecan Cheese Ball
* Exported from MasterCook *
Cheddar-Pecan Cheese Ball
Recipe By : Sandy's Recipe Journal
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
8 ounces cream cheese -- softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Bring Cheddar cheese and cream cheese to room temperature. In a medium mixing bowl, beat cheeses, sour cream, mustard and onion powder with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
Shape cheese mixture into a ball. Arrange pecan halves around base of cheese ball.
For easy spreading, let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving. Will stay fresh in refrigerator up to 1 week. Serve with bread sticks or assorted crackers.
Makes 1 cheese ball
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