Pimento Cheese Ball
This classic appetizer is perfect for any occasion, especially on Thanksgiving day. It is easy to make and best of all they are dairy-free.
Ingredients
Easy-to-find ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, sharp, vegan
- 1 1/2 cup vegan cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup pimento drained and dried, chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 3/4 cup pecans chopped
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
Instructions
Let's make the cheeseballs!
- Chop the parsley and pecans and transfer them into a medium mixing bowl.
- In a food processor, combine the vegan cheddar cheese, vegan mayo, pimento peppers, kosher salt, and garlic powder. Process them until fully combined.
- Form the mixture into a ball with your hands and insert the stick in the middle of the ball. Repeat these with the remaining mixtures.
- Dunk and roll the pimento cheese ball into the parsley mixtures until the ball is coated and sprinkled with walnuts.
- Wrap tightly the balls using plastic wrap until ready to serve.
Notes
Vegan Globetrotter Tips & Suggestions
Serving Suggestions- Serve with crackers, cut vegetables, or on a sandwich.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
- For a spicier version, add more chili flakes or cayenne pepper to taste.
- For a sweeter version, add honey or maple syrup to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 3404kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 96gFat: 320gSaturated Fat: 100gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gMonounsaturated Fat: 51gCholesterol: 283mgSodium: 5565mgPotassium: 770mgFiber: 32gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 6095IUVitamin C: 111mgCalcium: 2288mgIron: 9mg
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