Pecan-Basil Cheese Ball

Pecan-Basil Cheese BallSarah Anne Ward
Recipe information
Total Time
2 1/2 hours
Yield
8 Servings
Ingredients
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 8 oz.)
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup loosely packed, roughly chopped basil leaves
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 1/4 cups chopped toasted pecans
1 Bag Stacy's® Fire Roasted Jalapeño Pita Chips
Preparation
Step 1
In the bowl of a food processor, pulse cheddar cheese, cream cheese, basil, honey, salt and pepper in a food processor until smooth. Place cheese mixture on a large piece of plastic wrap and use plastic wrap to shape into a ball; chill until firm, at least 2 hours.
Step 2
Unwrap and roll cheese ball in pecans and let sit at room temperature 20 minutes before serving. Serve with Stacy's® Fire Roasted Jalapeño Pita Chips.