My Sister's Spicy Cheese Ball

Submitted by Dreamer in Ontario

"This cheese ball is always a big hit in our family. They also make a nice gift. My cousin made them smaller and gave them to her coworkers last Christmas."

 

• Ready In: 24hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 cheese ball

ingredients

• 16 ounces cream cheese
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 1 teaspoon Accent seasoning (optional)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, chopped (or ground)

directions

1. Let cream cheese come to room temperature.
2. Combine all ingredients in a medium glass bowl.
3. Mix well.
4. Shape like a ball and roll in nuts.
5. Refrigerate overnight for best flavour.
6. Serve with your favourite crackers.

Reviews

[jewlmaker]

10 STARS!!!! Excellent cheese ball! I just mixed it up and tried it...it hasn't even sat yet and it is the best cheese ball I have ever tasted! I will be making this one over and over! Your sister's recipe is a winner for sure! Thanks for sharing!!! :)

 

[GeeOJulie]

Loved it! Can see making this for many a gathering, including this weekend!

 

[Lisa F.]

Excellent. When making it I discovered that my husband had not bought cayenne pepper as requested. So I used a little Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes to make up for it. I also doubled the hot sauce. I took it to work for snack day and it was gone before lunch!

 

[Lalaloula]

This is a stellar cheese ball! :) Love how easy it is to prepare, how pretty it looks and how yummy it tastes. Maybe a tad too much onion for my taste, but thats ok.<br/>Thanks so much for sharing this keeper with us, dreamer!<br/>Made and reviewed for Veggie Swap #63 October 2013.

 

[tsquaredg]

Delicious! I made this cheese ball for my family at Christmas; what a huge hit. The level of spice was spot on. Thanks for sharing, Dreamer in Ontario!