Total time: 25 minutes
Serves: 2 cheese balls

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
  • 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • ½ cup green bell pepper, minced
  • 4 scallions, minced
  • 2 Tb. fresh lemon juice (about 1 small lemon)
  • 1 Tb. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tb. garlic powder
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped for rolling

Directions:

  • 1

    Mash together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bell pepper, scallions, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder in a large bowl. Once well mixed and mashed, taste and add ingredients to your preference.

  • 2

    Spread pecans onto a cutting board or clean surface. Split the cheese ball mixture into two chunks and mold each into a ball, then roll them in the pecans to coat thoroughly.

  • 3

    Serve immediately or wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for later!

Pro-Tip: For a Super Bowl party hack, shape your cheese ball like a football and use string cheese pieces to mimic the laces!