• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Krazy Kitchen Mom

menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recipe Index
  • About Me
  • Work With Me
  • Contact
×

Home » Appetizers and Snacks » Mini Pimento Cheese Balls

Mini Pimento Cheese Balls

Last Updated on December 25, 2020. Originally Posted on December 26, 2020 By Laura Franco / Leave a Comment

Share
Pin
Email
Tweet
43Shares

This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
If you like pimento cheese spread, then you are going to LOVE these little bites of pimento cheese rolled in crunchy pecans. Put a taste of the south in your mouth! via @krazykitchenmomIf you like pimento cheese spread, then you are going to LOVE these little bites of pimento cheese rolled in crunchy pecans. Put a taste of the south in your mouth! via @krazykitchenmomIf you like pimento cheese spread, then you are going to LOVE these little bites of pimento cheese rolled in crunchy pecans. Put a taste of the south in your mouth! via @krazykitchenmomIf you like pimento cheese spread, then you are going to LOVE these little bites of pimento cheese rolled in crunchy pecans. Put a taste of the south in your mouth! via @krazykitchenmom

If you like pimento cheese spread, then you are going to LOVE these little bites of pimento cheese rolled in crunchy pecans. Put a taste of the south in your mouth!

Pimento Cheese ball coated in nuts with a cracker stuck in it

Why We Love This Recipe

As far as I’m concerned there is nothing better than a really good pimento cheese spread. And when you taste it you just know. This recipe uses my traditional Southern Style Pimento Cheese Spread recipe and takes it to the next level.
And everyone knows you can’t have a holiday celebration without a cheese ball on the table. I love these because they are individual bite-sized appetizers that are crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside.

Ingredients

  • Below are the ingredients in my pimento cheese spread or see the recipe card below.
  • For this recipe, just add 1-1/2 cups of toasted pecan pieces.
Labeled ingredient for pimento cheese spread on a white plate

Let’s Make Mini Pimento Cheese Balls

  1. Start by making my pimento cheese recipe or see the recipe card below.
  2. Toast pecans on the stovetop by placing them in a small saucepan on high heat.
  3. Toast for 4-5 minutes, watching carefully so they don’t burn. Remove them from the heat when they begin to turn brown.
  4. Transfer the pecans to a cutting board.
  5. Chop the toasted nuts into small pieces.
  6. Add 1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans to the pimento cheese spread.
Pimento cheese in a bowl with a cookie sheet of chopped pecans
  1. Form small balls of cheese in your hands and roll in the remaining cup of toasted chopped pecans.
  2. Place the small cheese balls in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to firm.
  3. Serve with small crackers.
photo showing how to roll cheese balls in toasted pecans

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

  • I recommend using room temperature cream cheese so it’s easier to mix and mixes thoroughly with the mayonnaise.
  • Use a block of shredded cheese and shred it yourself. Pre-shredded cheeses are coated with a preservative that prevents the cheese from clumping which will affect the creaminess of this recipe.
  • If you’d like this cheese spread even creamier, just put all of the ingredients into a food processor rather than using a mixer.
  • If you’d like the pimento cheese a bit spicier, add more cayenne pepper – 1/4 teaspoon at a time until you reach the desired flavor. 
mini cheese balls with cracker on top in a line

More Easy Appetizer Recipes

  • Cheddar Cheese Shortbread
  • Cornbread Spinach Cheese Bites
  • Puff Pastry Cheese Stars
  • Pistachio Pomegranate Crostini
Pimento Cheese ball coated in nuts with a cracker stuck in it

Mini Pimento Cheese Balls

If you like pimento cheese spread, then you are going to LOVE these little bites of pimento cheese rolled in crunchy pecans. Put a taste of the south in your mouth!
Print Pin Rate
Course: Appetizer/Snack, Appetizer/Snack/Brunch, Appetizers, Snacks and Appetizer
Cuisine: Amercian
Keyword: cheese ball, holiday appetizers
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 20 small cheese balls
Author: Laura Franco

Ingredients 

  • 8 ounces soften cream cheese
  • 2-1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 4-ounce jar pimentos – save liquid
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1-1/2 cup pecans

Instructions

Pimento Cheese Spread

  • Mix together the cream cheese and mayonnaise until the mixture is smooth and creamy. 
  • Add the spices, pimentos, and cheddar and mix again, just enough to incorporate all of the ingredients.

Mini Pimento Cheese Balls

  • Toast pecans on the stovetop by placing them in a small saucepan on high heat.
  • Toast for 4-5 minutes, watching carefully so they don't burn.
  • Remove them from the heat when they begin to turn brown.
  • Transfer the pecans to a cutting board.
  • Chop the toasted nuts into small pieces. Add 1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans to the pimento cheese spread.
  • Form small balls of cheese in your hands and roll each ball in the remaining cup of toasted chopped pecans.
  • Place the small cheese balls onto a cookie sheet and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to firm.
  • Serve with small crackers and carrot and celery sticks.

Notes

  • I recommend using room temperature cream cheese so it’s easier to mix and mixes thoroughly with the mayonnaise.
  • Use a block of shredded cheese and grate it yourself. Pre-shredded cheeses are coated with a preservative that prevents the cheese from clumping which will affect the creaminess of this recipe.
  • If you’d like this cheese spread even creamier, just put all of the ingredients into a food processor rather than using a mixer.
  • If you’d like the pimento cheese a bit more spicy, add more cayenne pepper – 1/4 teaspoon at a time until you reach the desired flavor. 

If you make this recipe, show me a pic! You can upload your photo to your Instagram account and tag me @krazykitchenmom

Share
Pin
Email
Tweet
43Shares


Leave a Comment
Last Updated: December 25, 2020

Get More Updates!

Sign up to get exclusive updates & tips!

By using this form you agree with this site's privacy policy.

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Recipes combining fresh foods and packaged ingredients for everyday living.

Come on in…the kitchen is always open!

I’m Laura, the Krazy Kitchen Mom. I create recipes using fresh food and packaged ingredients for easy cooking.

Read More →

Come and get it!

Subscribe to get the scoop on all the latest juicy bits.

Fan Favorites

bowl of spaghetti salad on a blue and white checked cloth

Spaghetti Salad

SNICKERDOODLE COOKIES IN A DISH WITH SHELLS

Sand Dollar Snickerdoodles

bottle of salad dressing sitting in a bowl of lettuce

PARMESAN VINAIGRETTE

Bowl of mango salsa

Fresh Mango Salsa

Popular Categories

  • Chicken & Turkey
  • Desserts and Sweets
  • Drinks and Cocktails
  • Sandwiches and Pizzas

Featured Posts

bowl of spaghetti salad on a blue and white checked cloth

Spaghetti Salad

SNICKERDOODLE COOKIES IN A DISH WITH SHELLS

Sand Dollar Snickerdoodles

bottle of salad dressing sitting in a bowl of lettuce

PARMESAN VINAIGRETTE

Bowl of mango salsa

Fresh Mango Salsa

Seasonal Recipes

phones of fruit salad filled waffle cones

Fruit Salad Cones

Two egg boats on a white plate sitting on a blue and white striped cloth

Quiche Egg Boats

oatmeal lace cookies on a small cookie rack

Lemon Oatmeal Lace Cookies

Woman's hands holding a bowl of bean soup

Tuscan Bean Soup

view more seasonal recipes

Footer

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

You might also like…

Orange cocktail with a slice of orange in glass and garnished with fresh mint
Tray of loaded pancakes
large platter of stroganoff
Bowl of pasta with tomatoes and pasta swirled around a fork
A bowl of colorful meringues on a red cloth
platter of creamed corn topped with three scallops

Newsletter

subscribe for email updates!

By using this form you agree with this site's privacy policy.

An easy appetizer recipe made with summer’s juic An easy appetizer recipe made with summer’s juiciest peaches, savory prosciutto, and salty feta cheese, drizzled with balsamic vinegar.⁠
➡️ https://www.krazykitchenmom.com/prosciutto-wrapped-peaches-and-feta/⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
#easyappetizer #peaches #freshpeaches #prosciutto #prosciuttoappetizer #partyfood #easyrecipe #momswhocook #charcuterie #charcuterieideas #appetizerideas #healthysnacks #fruitsnacks #fruitplatter @thekitchn @bhgfood @todayfood @thefeedfeed #fancyappetizer #eatcaptureshare #foodie ⁠
A classic summer pasta salad loaded with veggies a A classic summer pasta salad loaded with veggies and salami tossed in a robust zingy parmesan salad dressing.⁠
➡️ https://www.krazykitchenmom.com/spaghetti-salad/⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
#pastasalad #spaghettisalad #summersalad #cookout #cookoutsides #picnicfood #saladlife #pastalover #spaghetti #summersalad #summerfood⁠
#myallrecipes #momswhocook  #thekitchen #kitchn #feedfeed  #bhgfood #recipeoftheday #familydinnersideas  #foodphoto #theeverygirlcooks #foodoftheweek #eatstagram #eatcaptureshare #makeitdelicious #eatgood #easyrecipe #todayfood  @tasteofhome @tastingtable @todayfood @betterhomesandgardens @allrecipes @thefeedfeed ⁠
⁠#tohfoodie
We are totally obsessed with our favorite cookies We are totally obsessed with our favorite cookies dressed up for summer. These cookies have the traditional cinnamon sugar.⁠
➡️ https://www.krazykitchenmom.com/sand-dollar-snickerdoodles/⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
#snickerdoodles #snickerdoodlecookies #sanddollarcookies #sanddollarsnickerdoodles #cinnamonsugar ⁠
#cinnamoncookies #bakingwithkids #summerbaking #summerdesserts #cookiemonster #cookielover @todayfood #bghfood @thefeedfeed @thekitchn #homebaker #homemadecookies #bakingfun @thefeedfeedbaking #bakingfromscratch #bakingrecipes #bakingtime #snickerdoodlesweets #cookiesofinstagram #cutecookies
This Parmesan Vinaigrette has become our family's This Parmesan Vinaigrette has become our family's new favorite go-to salad dressings for lettuce salads and pasta salads.⁠
➡️ https://www.krazykitchenmom.com/parmesan-vinaigrette/⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
#homemadedressing #homemadevinaigrette #saladdressing #homemadesaladdressing #parmesandressing #parmesansauce #vinaigrette #summersalads #salad ⁠
#myallrecipes #momswhocook  #thekitchen #kitchn #feedfeed  #bhgfood #recipeoftheday #familydinnersideas  #foodphoto #theeverygirlcooks #foodoftheweek #eatstagram #eatcaptureshare #makeitdelicious #eatgood #easyrecipe #todayfood  @tasteofhome @tastingtable @todayfood @betterhomesandgardens @allrecipes @thefeedfeed ⁠
⁠
Let's face it - the only reason for the chip is to Let's face it - the only reason for the chip is to have a vehicle to get the salsa in your mouth! 😂⁠
You know it's true! My Fresh Mango Salsa will tickle your taste bud and brighten any table. It's easy to make, and ready in minutes. ⁠
➡️ https://www.krazykitchenmom.com/fresh-mango-salsa⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
#homemadesalsa #salsa #mangosalsa #chipsanddip #easyappetizer #kidfriendlyfood #fruitdip ⁠
#myallrecipes #momswhocook  #thekitchen #kitchn #feedfeed  #bhgfood #recipeoftheday #familydinnersideas  #foodphoto #theeverygirlcooks #foodoftheweek #eatstagram #eatcaptureshare #makeitdelicious #eatgood #easyrecipe #todayfood  @tasteofhome @tastingtable @todayfood @betterhomesandgardens @allrecipes @thefeedfeed ⁠
⁠
Don't miss out! This is one of my most requested r Don't miss out! This is one of my most requested recipes - saved millions of time on Pinterest ⁠
⏩ https://www.krazykitchenmom.com/crescent-roll-veggie-pizza/⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
#veggypizza #easyappetizer #veggietray #veggiesanddip #veggieappetizer #healthysnacks #veggesnacks ⁠
#myallrecipes #momswhocook  #thekitchen #kitchn #feedfeed  #bhgfood #recipeoftheday #familydinnersideas  #foodphoto #theeverygirlcooks #foodoftheweek #eatstagram #eatcaptureshare #makeitdelicious #eatgood #easyrecipe #todayfood  @tasteofhome @tastingtable @todayfood @betterhomesandgardens @allrecipes @thefeedfeed ⁠
⁠#tohfoodie
Imagine the "OOOOs" and "AHHHHs" when you serve th Imagine the "OOOOs" and "AHHHHs" when you serve this platter of shrimp deliciousness on July 4th!⁠
➡️ https://www.krazykitchenmom.com/citrus-shrimp-with-citrus-remoulade/⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
#shrimp #grilledshrimp #july4thfood #citrusshrimp #shrimprecipe #shrimpscanpi #shrimpsalad @thekitchn @bhgfood @todayfood #recipeideas #familyfood #sundaysupper #myallrecipes #eatcaptureshare #momswhocook #seafoodlover #seafood #pinkshrimp #gulfcoastshrimp
This cheeseburger will change the way you think ab This cheeseburger will change the way you think about cheeseburgers and peanut butter and jelly. A perfect combo of sweet, savory, and spicy.⁠
➡️ https://www.krazykitchenmom.com/peanut-butter-and-jelly-cheeseburger/⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
#pbj #pbjlover #peanutbutterandjelly #redpepperjelly #creamypeanutbutter #peanutbutterandjellyburger #gillingseason #cheeseburgerseason #cookeout #peanutbutterandjellycheeseburger #juicycheeseburger #juicyburger #grilledburger #hamburger #grilledhamburger #beefitswhatsfordinner #onionstraws #sesameseedbun ⁠
#myallrecipes #momswhocook  #thekitchen #kitchn #feedfeed  #bhgfood #recipeoftheday #easyrecipe #todayfood  @tasteofhome @tastingtable @todayfood @betterhomesandgardens @allrecipes @thefeedfeed ⁠
⁠
This family-style casserole is definitely a crowd- This family-style casserole is definitely a crowd-pleaser. Extra cheesy and loaded with sausage, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese.⁠
➡️ https://www.krazykitchenmom.com/cheesy-baked-ziti/⁠
.⁠
.⁠
.⁠
#familydinner #familyfood #bakedziti #ziti #pasta #pastabake #cheesypasta #cheesybakedziti #italianfood #noodles ⁠
#myallrecipes #momswhocook  #thekitchen #kitchn #feedfeed  #bhgfood #recipeoftheday #familydinnersideas  #foodphoto #theeverygirlcooks #foodoftheweek #eatstagram #eatcaptureshare #makeitdelicious #eatgood #easyrecipe #todayfood  @tasteofhome @tastingtable @todayfood @betterhomesandgardens @allrecipes @thefeedfeed ⁠
⁠
Follow @krazykitchenmom on Instagram
  • Chicken & Turkey
  • Desserts and Sweets
  • Drinks and Cocktails
  • Sandwiches and Pizzas

Copyright © 2022 Krazy Kitchen Mom on the Seasoned Pro Theme

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Reject Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT