Garlic and Brown Sugar Cheese Ball

It’s a strange sounding combination, but EVERYONE who has tried it loves it. Goes over great at parties with your favourite crackers.

Original recipe makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
1 (8 ounce) package reduced fat cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup brown sugar
5 dashes Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chopped pecans

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    1 min

  • READY IN

    1 hr 15 mins

Directions

  1. Mix the garlic powder into the softened cream. Form into a ball, and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  2. Place the butter and brown sugar in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook 1 minute on High in the microwave, or until butter and brown sugar are melted. Mix in Worcestershire sauce and pecans. Chill 1 hour in the refrigerator, stirring often so that the butter and sugar do not separate.
  3. Spread butter mixture over the cheese ball, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 157 kcal
Carbohydrates: 9.3 g
Cholesterol: 31 mg
Fat: 12.1 g
Fiber: 0.2 g
Protein: 3.3 g
Sodium: 129 mg