Cheddar, Pepper Jelly And Pecan Cheese Ball

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serves/makes:

ready in:
2-5 hrs

ingredients

2 cups grated cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup mayonnaise, or as needed
2 cups sliced green onions, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup hot pepper jelly

directions

Blend together cheeses, half the pecans, and the next 5 ingredients. Scrape the mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap and form into a ball. Wrap with plastic and chill for 2 hours.

Unwrap cheese ball and cut in half. Use your fingers to press a deep well into the bottom half and fill the well with the jelly. Top with the upper half of the cheese ball and press the edges of the ball together to seal. Roll the cheese ball into the remaining chopped nuts and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve, for up to 3 days.

Recipe Source: Paula Deen