Spicy Vegan Pimento Cheese Ball

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Spicy Vegan Pimento Cheese Ball

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Recipe Data

12
Servings
20min
Prep
1hr20min
Total

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Description

This creamy vegan cheese ball has three kinds of dairy-free cheese and is packed full of flavor. Sprinkle with extra spices and crunchy pepitas for a festive touch.

 

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Ingredients
Serves 12
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1 (8-oz.) Miyoko’s Creamery vegan roadhouse classic sharp Cheddar cheese spread
1 ½ oz. dairy-free medium Cheddar-style cheese chunk, shredded (about 1/3 cup)
4 oz. vegan plain cream cheese-style spread
3 tbsp. diced pimentos, drained
1 tbsp. diced pimentos, drained
1 tbsp. chopped green onion
¾ tsp. Hy-Vee cayenne pepper
1 tsp. Hy-Vee chili powder, divided
1 tsp. smoked paprika, divided
3 tbsp. Hy-Vee roasted & salted pepitas, coarsely chopped
Nabisco Ritz original crackers, for serving
Nabisco Wheat Thins original crackers, for serving
Stacy’s multigrain pita chips, for serving

Things To Grab

  • Food processor
  • Silicone spatula
  • Plastic wrap
  • Small bowl
  • Spoon
  • Small plate
  • Serving tray

Directions

  1. Place cheese spread, shredded Cheddar-style cheese, cream cheese-style spread, pimentos, green onion, cayenne pepper, ½ tsp. chili powder and ½ tsp. paprika in a food processor. Cover and pulse until combined and almost smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.

  2. Transfer mixture to a large sheet of plastic wrap. Bring up edges of plastic wrap to form cheese mixture into a soft ball; place in a small bowl and freeze for 1 hour or refrigerate up to 2 days.

  3. Before serving, remove the plastic wrap from the chilled cheese mixture. Shape mixture into a ball with your hands or the back of a spoon. (Cheese ball will be soft.)

  4. Stir together pepitas and remaining ½ tsp. chili powder and ½ tsp. smoked paprika on a small plate. Gently roll the cheese ball in pepita mixture to coat. Place on serving tray; serve with crackers and pita chips, if desired.

Nutrition facts

Servings

100 Calories per serving
2 Tbsp.

Amounts Per Serving

  • Total Fat: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 170mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Protein: 2g

Daily Values

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Iron 6%
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Calcium 0%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 2%