Delicious Mini Pimento Cheese Balls Recipe You’ll Love
These mini pimento cheese balls are creamy, savory, and slightly tangy, making them the perfect bite-sized appetizer for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini cheese balls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/4 cup diced and drained pimentos
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup crushed pecans
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped finely
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise. Use a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Add in the cheddar cheese, pimentos, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- While the mixture chills, set up your rolling station. Place crushed pecans in a shallow dish and chop parsley for garnish.
- Once chilled, use a cookie scoop or spoons to form small balls of the mixture. Roll each ball gently between your palms to smooth out the shape.
- Roll each cheese ball in the crushed pecans until evenly coated. Sprinkle with parsley for garnish.
- Arrange the mini pimento cheese balls on a serving platter and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
[‘Grate your own cheese for better texture and flavor.’, “Chill the mixture to ensure it’s firm enough to roll.”, ‘Customize the coating with almonds, walnuts, or breadcrumbs.’, ‘Prepare the cheese mixture a day in advance and roll the balls before serving.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheese ball
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 4
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