Chili-Lime Cheese Balls
These bite-size cheddar cheese balls bring a serious little pop of chili-lime flavor, with a crunchy pecan coat that keeps every bite interesting. Make them ahead, pile them onto a dark platter with crackers and lime, and suddenly your snack table has a main character.
Ingredients
Method
- Beat cream cheese, cheddar, Ellbee's Chili Lime Gourmet Garlic, Ellbee's Jalapeño Olive Oil, Ellbee's Honey Ginger Balsamic Vinegar and scallions together until evenly mixed.
- Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes, just until firm enough to shape. Roll into 16 small balls with lightly oiled hands.
- Roll each ball in toasted pecans, pressing the nuts in gently. Arrange on a platter, cover and chill until serving time.
- Set out with lime wedges, crackers and a few thin jalapeño slices for color and optional extra heat.
Notes
Time: 30 min
Kitchen tip: These freeze beautifully before the pecan coating. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, roll in fresh nuts and serve.
