How to Make Classic Pimento Cheese Ball - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that is sure to delight at your next gathering, then look no further than the classic pimento cheese ball. This timeless Southern favorite is a delectable combination of sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and pimentos, all rolled in a coating of chopped pecans or crispy bacon. Whether served with crackers, vegetables, or crusty bread, this creamy and tangy spread is sure to be the star of the party.

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup pecans
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 small dill pickle, minced
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar pimientos, drained and diced
  • Fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil
  • Crackers
  • Vegetables such as radishes, celery, or carrots

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 17 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil. Spread the pecans on the foil-lined sheet and toast in the oven for 7-10 minutes. Remove and allow to cool completely. When cooled, give the pecans a rough chop and return to the foil-lined baking sheet.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix the cream cheese, garlic, pickle, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack, pimentos, black pepper, hot sauce and pinch of cayenne pepper. Turn the mixer to medium speed and mix for about a minute. Transfer to a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
  • Form chilled mixture into a ball, and smooth out by hand. Roll the ball in the toasted chopped pecans. Keep in the fridge until you're ready to serve.
  • Serve on a plate or board with an array of crackers or veggies like carrots, celery or radishes.
  • Nutrition

    546 cal.

    • Total Fat: 43g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 748mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 279mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 209mg