Savory Herb Cheese Balls
Bite-sized chilled cheese balls flavored with garlic and fresh herbs, then coated with toasted pecans, parsley, and chives.
Instructions
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Step 1
Toast the pecans in a dry frying pan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Transfer them to a shallow plate and let them cool completely.
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Step 2
Combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, 2 ¼ tbsp (8 gr) parsley, and 1 ½ tbsp (5 gr) chives until evenly blended.
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Step 3
Cover the cheese mixture and refrigerate it until firm enough to shape.
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Step 4
Add the remaining 1 ¾ tbsp (7 gr) parsley and 1 ½ tbsp (5 gr) chives to the cooled toasted pecans, then stir to make the coating.
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Step 5
Divide the chilled cheese mixture into 16 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball. Roll every ball in the pecan-herb coating and place it on a serving plate.
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Step 6
Refrigerate the coated cheese balls until firm, then serve chilled or cool.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Keep refrigerated at 4°C or below, serve within 2 hours of removal from refrigeration, and consume within 3 days.
Risk factors
- Perishable dairy ingredients can support bacterial growth if held warm for too long.
- The finished cheese balls are handled directly and receive no further cooking.