Classic Pimento Cheese Ball Recipe

Name: Classic Pimento Cheese Ball
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup pecans; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 small dill pickle, minced; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 (4 ounce) jar pimientos, drained and diced; Fresh ground black pepper to taste; 2 teaspoons hot sauce; 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; Reynolds Wrap(R) Aluminum Foil; For serving:; Crackers; Vegetables such as radishes, celery, or carrots

Servings: persons

3/4 cup pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small dill pickle, minced
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (4 ounce) jar pimientos, drained and diced
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
Reynolds Wrap(R) Aluminum Foil
For serving:
Crackers
Vegetables such as radishes, celery, or carrots

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with Reynolds Wrap(R) Aluminum Foil. Spread the pecans on the foil-lined sheet and toast in the oven for 7-10 minutes. Remove and allow to cool completely. When cooled, give the pecans a rough chop and return to the foil-lined baking sheet.
2
In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix the cream cheese, garlic, pickle, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack, pimentos, black pepper, hot sauce and pinch of cayenne pepper. Turn the mixer to medium speed and mix for about a minute. Transfer to a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
3
Form chilled mixture into a ball, and smooth out by hand. Roll the ball in the toasted chopped pecans. Keep in the fridge until you're ready to serve.
4
Serve on a plate or board with an array of crackers or veggies like carrots, celery or radishes.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup pecans, 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 small dill pickle, minced, and more.

Yes, Classic Pimento Cheese Ball falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Classic Pimento Cheese Ball

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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