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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- For the Pimento Cheese Pecan Balls:
- 1 1/4 pounds extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated, room temperature
- 4 ounces goat cheese, room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons grated onion
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- Tabasco sauce to taste
- 2 4 ounce jars of pimento peppers
- 2 cups pecan halves, finely chopped
- For the Pistachio, Cherry, and Goat Cheese Balls:
- 20 ounces goat cheese, chilled
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
- 1 cup dried cherries, finely chopped (dried cranberries can be used alternatively)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 150g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 548 | |
| Calories from Fat 418 | 76% |
| Total Fat 47.96g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat 22.02g | 88% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium 629mg | 26% |
| Potassium 196mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 6.3g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 6% |
| Sugars 3.39g | 2% |
| Protein 24.96g | 40% |
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