These cheesy bites are the crowd-pleasing appetizer your next gathering needs.
Two favorite Southern appetizerscheese balls andpimiento cheeseare combined into one unforgettable snack.
Ingredients
2cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1cup softened cream cheese
14tsp.
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garlic powder
1(4-oz.)
Add pimientos, and pulse until evenly distributed and slightly chopped, 6 to 8 pulses.
Transfer cheese mixture to a medium bowl, and cover with plastic wrap.
Chill at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
Sprinkle pecans and chives on a large baking sheet in an even layer.
Scoop out cheese mixture using a 2-teaspoon cookie scoop; roll in your hands to create a ball.
Roll cheese balls, 1 at a time, in pecan mixture to coat evenly.
This will yield about 36 mini balls.
Transfer to a platter; insert small square crackers into cheese balls, if desired.
Serve with additional crackers.
