This southern favorite, often referred to as “the caviar of the South”, makes the perfect alternative to offering a selection of cheeses as it can be paired with crackers, vegetables and charcuterie.
In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment process the cream cheese, butter, Monterey jack cheese and cheddar cheese until smooth.
Add the hot sauce, mustard, pimentos, bacon, pickle and cayenne, continuing to pulse until just combined.
Line a small bowl with plastic wrap and scrape the cream cheese mixture into the bowl using a rubber spatula. Gather the plastic wrap around the cream cheese then use your hands to form the mixture into a ball. Chill until firm, at least 3 hours.
When ready to serve, add the pecans to a shallow bowl. Roll the cheese ball in the pecans to coat. Serve with an assortment of crackers and vegetables.