Pecan Jalapeño and Gouda Cheese Ball
This Pecan Jalapeño and Gouda Cheese Ball includes 3 cheeses combined with garlic, jalapeños, and chives, and is rolled in toasted pecans! Makes 2 medium or 1 large cheese ball.
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup shredded mild gouda
- 2 medium jalapeños, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted (see note)
Instructions
- Heat a small saucepan of water on medium high heat until boiling. Add peeled garlic to water for 1 minute. Remove the clove from the water and set aside. The purpose of this is to make the garlic lightly less potent and overpowering.
- In a medium bowl, add cream cheese, mascarpone, gouda, diced jalapeños, chives, and salt. Mince the garlic clove and add it to the bowl. Mix everything with your hands until thoroughly combined.
- With your hands, shape the cheese into two smaller balls, or one large ball.
- Spread pecans on a plate or piece of parchment paper. Roll the ball(s) in the pecans until the outside is coated. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
To toast the pecans, add chopped pecans to a dry pan for 5 minutes over medium heat tossing frequently, or spread out on a sheet tray and toast in the oven at 325°F for 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 10gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 395mgPotassium: 131mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 873IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 229mgIron: 0.4mg
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