Cheese Ball (AKA Party Magnet)

Name: Cheese Ball (AKA Party Magnet)
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes 1 large or 2 small cheese balls
Ingredients: For the Cheese Ball:; 4 oz (½ cup) log goat cheese (or 2 oz each goat cheese and blue cheese), at room temperature; 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; ½ teaspoon hot sauce; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup chopped dates (see note); 3 tablespoons finely chopped scallions (white and green parts, from 2 to 3 scallions); ⅓ cup Salt-and-Butter-Roasted Pecans, roughly chopped (recipe follows; alternatively, use store-bought roasted salted pecans); 1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; For the Salt-and-Butter-Roasted Pecans:; 2 cups pecan halves; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; ¾ teaspoon salt

Prep 20m

Total 20m

This recipe for a Cheese Ball, also known as a Party Magnet, combines goat cheese, cream cheese, and blue cheese with hot sauce, dates, scallions, and Salt-and-Butter-Roasted Pecans, creating a flavorful and irresistible appetizer. Perfect for entertaining and gathering with friends.