Pimento Cheese Balls

Ingredients

5oz                Cream cheese

1/2C              Shredded extra sharp cheddar

1/2C              Shredded pepper Jack

3T                 Mayonnaise

1/3C              Sliced pimentos drained and pressed

3T                 Sliced scallions

Salt, pepper, cayenne to taste

1/2C              Chopped toasted pecans

Process

Combine everything except the pecans, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a bowl.

Mix on medium speed

Transfer ½ of mixture to a food processor and puree until nearly smooth

Stir back into the mixture in the bowl until combined

Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne

Chill mixture for 1 hour to firm

Form into a ball and wrap in plastic

Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight

Roll cheese ball in pecan topping and serve