The Pioneer Woman's Favorite Cheese Ball

{ Prep Time: 10 mins / Difficulty: Easy / Yields: 12 servings }

Ingredients:

1 (8-oz) pkg light cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup light sour cream

1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cups shredded parmesan cheese

1/4 cups finely chopped green onion

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 pinch of cayenne powder

1 tsp lemon juice

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cups toasted pecans, chopped coarse (optional)
Crackers of your choosing for serving

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients (except pecans) in a large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer on med-low speed until well combined.

2. Scrape the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap. Cover with plastic wrap and shape into a ball or log. Put the cheese ball on a plate and place in the refrigerator to harden, about 30-60 mins.

3. Roll the cheese ball in the chopped pecans and place on a serving dish. Serve with wheat thins, Ritz crackers or Carrs water crackers.

TIP: Place cheeseball in the fridge for at least an hour to allow the flavors to blend. Remove from fridge 30 mins before serving.

Recipe borrowed from The Pioneer Woman's Tasty Kitchen