Greek-Style Cheese Ball recipe

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Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup pecan halves
¾ cup pine nuts, divided

Nutrition Info

382.6 calories
carbohydrate: 5.3 g
cholesterol: 78.5 mg
fat: 34.1 g
fiber: 1 g
protein: 15.6 g
saturatedFat: 16.3 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 559.1 mg
sugar: 2.3 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Stir cream cheese, mayonnaise, and balsamic vinegar together in a bowl until smooth.

  2. Mix Cheddar cheese, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, oregano, onion powder, and garlic powder together in a separate bowl. Stir Cheddar cheese mixture into cream cheese mixture.

  3. Pulse pecans and 1/4 cup pine nuts in a food processor or blender until crumbly. Mix remaining 1/2 cup pine nuts into pecan mixture. Spread about 1/4 of the pecan mixture onto a plate.

  4. Form cheese mixture into two 5-inch balls. Roll each ball in the pecan mixture until fully coated, adding more pecan mixture as needed.

Recipe Yield

10 servings

Recipe Note

I just wasn't satisfied with the ingredients in other cheese ball recipes. So, I made my own and took it to a Christmas party, where it was enjoyed by all. You can also experiment with other Greek-themed ingredient options such as sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata or green olives, pepperoncini, etc. Surround cheese balls with your favorite crackers. For a true 'Greek' theme, try toasted pita chips.

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