Pecan-Basil Cheese Ball

Name: Pecan-Basil Cheese Ball
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 2 1/2 hours
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 8 oz.); 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; 1/2 cup loosely packed, roughly chopped basil leaves; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 1/4 cups chopped toasted pecans; 1 Bag Stacy's® Fire Roasted Jalapeño Pita Chips

By Chef Mary Nolan

July 27, 2015

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