Mini Pimento Cheese Balls by Savoryspoonnc

Ingredients

• 2 cup pecans, chopped
• 4 tbsp (1/2 stick) butter, melted
• 16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese, softened
• 8 oz pimento cheese spread
• 1/4 small onion, finely diced
• 20 oz crushed pineapple, drained and squeezed dry
• 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus more for pecans)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Toss pecans with melted butter and a light dusting of salt on a baking sheet; bake for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes until golden, then cool completely.
3. Combine cream cheese, pimento cheese, onion, drained pineapple, garlic, and salt in a bowl; mix until well incorporated.
4. Form the mixture into 32 small, individual balls and refrigerate until firm, about 20-30 minutes.
5. Finely chop the cooled toasted pecans.
6. Roll each chilled cheese ball in the chopped pecans until fully coated, then serve.