Description
A creamy and flavorful cheeseball adorned with sweet and spicy pepper jelly, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sweet and spicy pepper jelly
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp fresh chives or cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Crackers, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Make sure your cream cheese is softened.
- Mix the softened cream cheese with half of the pepper jelly and the garlic powder in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add fresh herbs and stir to boost flavor and appearance.
- Form the mixture into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap; flatten the top slightly.
- Chill for at least 120 minutes, or overnight if possible.
- Coat with chopped nuts or herbs if desired after chilling.
- Serve with the remaining pepper jelly on the side.
Notes
Chill the cheeseball for enhanced flavor development. Serve with a variety of crackers and fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheeseball, pepper jelly, appetizer, party food, vegetarian