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Chili-Lime Cheese Balls
Ellbee’s Garlic Kitchen Box

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.
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Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Appetizers
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes, just until firm enough to shape. Roll into 16 small balls with lightly oiled hands.
  3. Roll each ball in toasted pecans, pressing the nuts in gently. Arrange on a platter, cover and chill until serving time.
  4. 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.

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