Mini Pimento Cheese Balls with Crackers

The countdown to the biggest game of the year is officially here… THE SUPERBOWL!!! I am so excited and can’t wait to watch it even though I don’t really have a team I’m pulling for. It’s still a lot of fun to get in on the excitement. If you aren’t a football fan, then you always have the most entertaining commercials of the year to look forward to. The Doritos commercials are always so hilarious with that mischevious dog.

Besides all this fun stuff I’ve already mentioned, the Super Bowl just isn’t the same without all that delicious party food. I love having wings, pizza, different dips, appetizers, and more to snack on throughout the game.

Last week I shared a BLT cream cheese dip that would be perfect. This week I have something else that is just as delicious and also involves cheese. I can’t help it. I really do love cheese.

These mini pimento cheese balls with crackers are a tasty treat to enjoy throughout the game. I love how they are individual sizes making it easier to serve them. Now everyone can have their own and snack on it as they please without having to go back for more.

I must give credit though to my cousin for this delicious recipe. She is always gracious and willing to make it for any party and has allowed me to share it with all of you. It is always a huge hit!

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• Pimento cheese- I do not remember the exact measurement, but it was the smaller tub. Usually there are only 2 different sizes.
• Zesty Italian dressing dry mix packet- You can also make your own zesty Italian dressing mix I found here.
• Pecans
• Crackers

Using a hand mixer, combine the cream cheese, pimento cheese, and zesty Italian dressing packet. You do not want to mix it for too long because it will become mushy and too wet. There should still be come chunks of the pimento cheese.

Crush the pecans into small pieces and then place in a small bowl to help you with rolling the cheese balls.

Scoop a spoonful of the cheese mixture into the pecans and roll around until completely covered.

*At first it may seem messy and hard to roll the cheese balls. Do not try to roll them out by hand or you will have a nasty mess. Once it is covered with the pecans, you can easily shape it into a ball without it sticking to your hands.

Continue rolling the cheese balls in the pecans and place on a serving dish with crackers.

The number of cheese ball this recipe will yield really depends on the size of your cheese balls too. Mine will usually make about 24 miniature cheese balls.

I am allergic to pecans and cannot enjoy the cheese balls at most parties because of this. The great thing about this cheese mixture is that it is just as delicious as a spread on crackers, toast, or even as a sandwich.

I hope you enjoy these cute little mini cheese balls while cheering your team on and enjoying the little things in life.

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