Nutty Cheese Balls



You'll need:

1/4 cream cheese, softened

2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

3 T. mayonnaise

1/2 large red pepper, chopped

3/4 t. onion powder

1/8 t. garlic powder

1/8 t. salt

1/8 t. pepper

1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted and chopped

 

Start by toasting your pecans. Place on a cookie sheet and bake at 350* for 7-10 minutes.

 



Toss your cream cheese in the food processor until smooth.

 



Dump in your cheeses.

 



Dump in the mayonnaise.

 



Add your chopped peppers and seasonings.

 



Grind it up until it's well mixed and starts forming into a ball.

 



Scrap into a bowl and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.

 



Chop up your pecans and place in a bowl.

 



Form into 1-inch balls and roll in the pecans. Place on a cookie sheet lined with waxed paper.

 



Store in the fridge and enjoy!

Ashleigh