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Praline Cheese Balls

Praline Cheese Balls

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
 
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Preparation
  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.

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.

Chill to set again. Serve at room temperature with choice of crackers.

 

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