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 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