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Shocking 7-Ingredient Pesto Cheddar Cheese Ball

Pesto Cheddar Cheese Ball
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Create a fantastic Pesto Cheddar Cheese Ball. This appetizer brings together the bright flavor of pesto and the sharp taste of cheddar for a crowd-pleasing snack. Sasha brings her intuitive touch to this simple, shareable recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup prepared basil pesto
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Extra chopped nuts or fresh parsley for coating

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add the shredded cheddar cheese, basil pesto, finely chopped pecans or walnuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
  3. Mix all ingredients together thoroughly until everything is evenly combined. You want a uniform mixture.
  4. Place the cheese mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap.
  5. Use the plastic wrap to shape the mixture into a tight ball.
  6. Wrap the ball tightly and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to handle easily.
  7. Once chilled, unwrap the cheese ball.
  8. Place the extra chopped nuts or fresh parsley on a shallow plate.
  9. Roll the cheese ball in the coating until it is completely covered.
  10. Serve immediately with crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality pesto.
  • You can make this cheese ball a day ahead. Keep it wrapped tightly in the refrigerator.
  • If you are short on time, you can chill it for 30 minutes in the freezer to firm it up faster.
  • Feel free to use any nuts you enjoy for the coating, like almonds or pistachios.

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