Praline Cheese Balls Recipe

This is a delicious nutty cream cheese dip.

• Meal Type: Dips
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: Over 1 hour, less than 1 day

Ingredients

• 24 ounces cream cheese
• 2 (5 - or 8-ounce) containers sharp cold pack cheese spread
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 3 tablespoons praline-flavored liqueur or other nutty-flavored liqueur
• 1 (6 ounce) bag chopped pecans
• Pecan halves for garnish

Directions

1. Put cheeses in large bowl and let stand at room temperature approximately 30 minutes to soften. Add garlic salt, onion powder, curry powder and liqueur and mix until very well blended. Cover lightly and put in refrigerator to set, approximately 30 minutes.
2. Spread chopped pecans on a large piece of wax paper. Separate cheese into two 5- to 6-inch balls or 1 large ball. Place cheese mixture on nuts, roll gently to cover and shape. Put on serving dish. Garnish with pecan halves around edge. If desired, drizzle 1 tablespoon praline liqueur over top for additional flavor.
3. Chill to set again. Serve at room temperature with choice of crackers.