Hill Country Jalepeño Southern Pimento Cheese Ball

Southern pimento cheese meets a jalapeño pecan crust in this make-ahead cheese ball - a party favorite with a little kick.

Prep 15 min (plus chilling) | Serves about 12

Ingredients

• 6 oz cheddar cheese
• 6 oz jack cheese
• 1/2 cup light mayo
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire
• 1 jalapeno, sliced
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1 (4 oz) jar pimento
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 3/4 cup Jalapeno Pecan Meal

Instructions

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor until well blended.
2. Scoop the mixture into a container and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
3. Form into a 4-6 oz ball and wrap in plastic wrap.
4. Place in the freezer for 1 hour.
5. Roll in jalapeño pecan meal until well coated.
6. Serve with crackers or pretzels.

Tip: Make it a day ahead so the flavors have time to meld.

Made with our Hill Country Jalapeño Coating Mix.