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Pecan-Basil Cheese Ball

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Pecan-Basil Cheese BallSarah Anne Ward

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    2 1/2 hours

  • Yield

    8 Servings

Ingredients

2

cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 8 oz.)

8

ounces cream cheese, room temperature

1

/2 cup loosely packed, roughly chopped basil leaves

1

teaspoon honey

1

/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1

/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1

1/4 cups chopped toasted pecans

1

Bag Stacy's® Fire Roasted Jalapeño Pita Chips

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In the bowl of a food processor, pulse cheddar cheese, cream cheese, basil, honey, salt and pepper in a food processor until smooth. Place cheese mixture on a large piece of plastic wrap and use plastic wrap to shape into a ball; chill until firm, at least 2 hours.

    Step 2

    Unwrap and roll cheese ball in pecans and let sit at room temperature 20 minutes before serving. Serve with Stacy's® Fire Roasted Jalapeño Pita Chips.