Ingredients:
For the inside:
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. cumin
1 Tbsp. dried parsley
Pinch of black pepper
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
For the outside:
6-8 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, crumbled or chopped
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 jalapeno with seeds and membranes removed, finely diced
Instructions:
This cheeseball can be made and refrigerated (covered) several days in advance.
1. In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese until smooth. Add the cheddar cheese and mix until just combined. Sprinkle garlic powder, cumin, parsley, pepper and Worcestershire sauce over the cheese mixture and mix until thoroughly combined.
2. With lightly greased hands, pat the cheese mixture into a ball.
3. In a shallow dish, toss together the pecans, bacon and jalapenos. Roll the cheeseball in to the mixture, pressing the pecans, bacon, and jalapeno lightly into the cheeseball as you go.
4. Place the cheeseball on a plate and refrigerate, covered lightly with saran wrap until ready to serve.
Recipe Source: Mel’s Kitchen Cafe
I love the simplicity of these festive recipes.I will keep them on file .Happy New Year and have a great beginning to the semester Ruth A.
Happy New Year, Ruth! I have a feeling you will like the recipes – I know I enjoyed my fill of them this holiday.