Whiskey Barrel Smoked Cheese Ball
Ingredients
Pine & Pepper Spices
- 1 lb. Smoked Gouda, shredded
- 1 lb. Cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 Tbsp. Water
- 1 cup Pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
Directions
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1
In a food processor, combine the smoked Gouda, cream cheese, crumbled bacon, water, Freeze Dried Chives, Roasted Granulated Garlic, Whiskey Barrel Smoked Black Pepper, Smoked Spanish Sweet Paprika, Crushed Aleppo Chiles, and Kosher Salt.
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2
Blend for 30 seconds, or until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a spatula as needed.
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3
Scoop the mixture into a bowl, cover, and chill for 2 hours so the flavors meld and the mixture firms up.
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4
Spread the chopped pecans on a plate. Form the chilled mixture into one large ball, or 50 to 60 bite-sized balls.
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Roll each in the pecans, pressing gently so the nuts adhere evenly. Chill until ready to serve.
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6
Set out with crackers, raw vegetables, and a few cocktails. A holiday party staple that serves 16.
