Description
Discover the perfect blend of flavors that will ignite your taste buds and impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sweet and spicy pepper jelly
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until well blended.
- Add the sweet and spicy pepper jelly, chopped green onions, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once chilled, roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans until fully coated.
- Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the mixture.
- This cheese ball can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg