Cheese Balls, Pimiento

By MarieR

Food Network Magazine, April 2017.
Need to refrigerate 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 8-ounces extra-Sharpe cheddar, shredded
• 1/2 cup pimientos, drained and chopped
• 1/2 cup cheddar crackers, crushed
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika

Preparation

Step 1

Pulse 8 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar, 1/2 cup each drained chopped pimientos and crushed cheddar crackers, 1 garlic clove and 1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt, pepper and hot paprika in a food processor until smooth. Grate 1 small onion on the large holes of a box grater onto 2 stacked paper towels; gather and squeeze to remove any excess moisture, then stir into the cheese mixture. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Roll into small balls (about 24) and roll in more crushed crackers. Refrigerate until firm, 30 minutes.