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Mini Datil Pepper Cheese Balls

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Beef, Chicken & Poultry, Salad, Seafood

Ingredients
  

  • 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or any cheese of your choice)
  • 2 Tablespoons Fountain of Youth Datil Marinade
  • 1 teaspoon Datil Zest Seasoning Blend or Datil Jerk Jamaican Seasoning Blend
  • 1 cup pecans or other nuts, chopped finely
  • 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped finely (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Mix softened cream cheese together with the shredded cheddar, Fountain of Youth Datil Marinade and either Datil Zest orDatil Jerk Seasoning Blend.
  • Cover bowl and place in the refrigerator for an hour, or more to allow the cream cheese to firm up again.
  • Remove the cheese from the refrigerator, and using your hands, shape into little balls using about 1 Tablespoon of the mixture.
  • Roll cheese balls in the chopped pecans and parsley and place in covered container.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.