Sweet & Spicy Pepper Jelly Cheese Ball
A delightful blend of creamy cheese and crunchy pecans with a kick of spicy pepper jelly, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup sweet and spicy pepper jelly
- 1/4 cup diced hot peppers (such as jalapeños or serranos)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Additional pecans for rolling
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well blended and smooth.
- Add in the chopped pecans, sweet and spicy pepper jelly, diced hot peppers, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until fully incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Once chilled, unwrap and roll the cheese ball in additional chopped pecans until fully coated.
- Serve with crackers, fresh veggies, or slices of toasted baguette. Enjoy!
Notes
Adjust the hot pepper amount according to your spice tolerance. Wrap leftovers tightly and refrigerate for 3-5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg