Greek-Style Cheese Ball

Method4 steps · about 20 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Stir cream cheese, mayonnaise (¼ cup), and balsamic vinegar (2 tablespoons) together in a bowl until smooth.

   Uses 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened · ¼ cup mayonnaise · 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2. 2

   Step 2: Mix Cheddar cheese (10 ounces), feta cheese, Parmesan cheese (¼ cup), oregano, onion powder (2 teaspoons), and garlic powder (1 teaspoon) together in a separate bowl. Stir Cheddar cheese mixture into cream cheese mixture.

   Uses 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened · 10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese · 1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese · ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese · 1 tablespoon dried oregano · 2 teaspoons onion powder · 1 teaspoon garlic powder

3. 3

   Step 3: Pulse pecans and 1/4 cup pine nuts in a food processor or blender until crumbly. Mix remaining 1/2 cup pine nuts into pecan mixture. Spread about 1/4 of the pecan mixture onto a plate.

   Uses ¼ cup pecan halves · ¾ cup pine nuts, divided

4. 4

   Step 4: Form cheese mixture into two 5-inch balls. Roll each ball in the pecan mixture until fully coated, adding more pecan mixture as needed.

   Uses cheese mixture · pecan and pine-nut coating