Ingredients
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4 oz sharp Cheddar cheese
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1 (4 oz) jar sliced pimientos
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/4 tsp garlic powder
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2 tsp lemon juice
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1/4 cup sliced black olives
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Water crackers, for serving
Steps
1
Grate the Cheddar. Drain the pimientos and finely chop half. Thinly slice the remaining pimientos into skinny strands.
2
In a large bowl, with a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the cream cheese, Cheddar, chopped pimientos, garlic powder, lemon juice, and pepper until well combined.
3
With mini scooper, scoop and roll cheese mixture into balls. Press 1 slice black olive onto each ball. Place thinly sliced pimientos around olive. Serve with crackers.
