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pimento cheese ball or cheese log on a glass serving tray with crackers and meats

Pimento Cheese Ball

Delicious southern appetizer that is quick and easy and can be prepared & stored up to 2 weeks ahead of time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
chill time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 441 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Stand mixer or a bowl and hand mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Cream cheese (softened)
  • 12-14 oz Pimento cheese sandwich spread (dep. on the brand)
  • 2 c Shredded cheddar cheese (your choice- I use sharp)
  • 4-5 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce (to taste)
  • ⅛ tsp Garlic salt
  • ⅛ tsp Onion salt
  • ¼ tsp ground pepper

**Topping options**

  • 1 cup crumbled crackers
  • 1 cup crumbled pecans, walnuts (your choice)
  • ⅓ c parmesan cheese
  • 3 oz Bacon bits
  • 2 Tbsp Chives
  • 1 tsp parsley

Instructions
 

  • In your stand mixer mix the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  • Next mix in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, onion salt and ground pepper.
  • Now mix in the pimento cheese spread and mix until completely combined.
  • Remove the bowl from the stand mixer and fold in the shredded cheese.
  • Cover the bowl with cling wrap and chill for 30 minutes. This makes it easier to form into either a cheese ball or cheese log.
  • Roll in your favorite combination of toppings and wrap in cling wrap and refrigerate until party time.
  • If making for a large crowd you can divide in two and create one with and one without nuts.

Dipping options

  • pretzels, assorted crackers, veggies, toasted bread, toasted pitas, etc.

Notes

  • Great for parties
  • Quick and easy to make
  • Can make and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
  • Can use low-fat or fat-free cream cheese
  • Low-carb, Gluten-free, Keto-friendly
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  • **NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER The nutritional information shown is an estimate, and is determined from online calculators. 

Nutrition

Calories: 441kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 975mgPotassium: 171mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 905IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 379mgIron: 1mg
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