Shelly's Recipe

MINIATURE CHEESE BALLS

Category: Cheeseballs

1 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 (8 oz) container Cheddar cheese spread, softened
1 stick butter, softened
3 tbsp Tabasco Garlic Pepper Sauce
1/2 cup black olives, chopped
3 tbsp chopped green onion
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans

Combine all the ingredients, except pecans, and stir until well blended. Place pecans in a shallow dish and set aside. Shape heaping tbsp of the cheese mixture into balls and roll in the chopped pecans. Transfer to a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Makes about 30.