PECAN-DATE CHEESE BALL

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Says Sue Broyles of Cherokee, Texas, "This lightly sweet cheese ball is great to have on hand when we crave something creamy or if company drops by. It's even nice enough for the holidays."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 3-1/2 cups (4-inch ball).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon water
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped pecans
Crackers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve the mustard in water; let stand for 10 minutes. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Add nutmeg and mustard mixture. Stir in cheese and dates. Chill for 15 minutes. Shape into a ball; roll in pecans. Chill. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Elaine Picot
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This cheese ball was a hit at my party! It was easy to make and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Chrystal Parsons
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The cheese ball was too sweet and dense for my taste. I would not recommend this recipe.


Nisha Bhattrai
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This cheese ball was very easy to make and it was delicious! I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


Lukas Calvert
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This was an easy recipe to follow and the cheese ball turned out great! I used a combination of regular and low-fat cream cheese, and I added a little bit of chopped green onion. It was a big hit at my party and everyone loved it.


Ranasahzeb sahzeb
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This cheese ball was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less dates. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.


Sheikh Jibon
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This was my first time making a cheese ball and it was a success! It was easy to make and turned out delicious. I love the sweet and savory flavors of the pecans, dates, and cream cheese. This is a great recipe for a party or potluck.


Joshua Bailey
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This recipe is easy to follow and the cheese ball turned out amazing! It was a big hit at my party. I will definitely be making it again.


Mahmoud Mana3
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This cheese ball was delicious! I was a little worried that it would be too sweet, but it was perfectly balanced. The pecans and dates added a nice crunch and flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Seid Seya
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I just made this cheese ball and it is SO good! It's creamy, tangy, and just the right amount of sweet. I love the combination of pecans, dates, and cream cheese. This is definitely going to be a new favorite appetizer recipe.


Nicole
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This was an easy and delicious recipe! I made a couple of minor changes - I used a combination of regular and low-fat cream cheese, and I added a little bit of dried cranberries to the cheese ball. The cheese ball was a hit at my holiday party, and e