Texas pecan cheese balls

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsGrated cheddar cheese
teaspoonSalt
¼cupButter, melted
¾cupOf all purpose flour
½teaspoonPaprika
1cupPecan halves

Directions

Mix all ingredients well except the pecans, kneading with hands if necessary, that's right get those hands in there. Form dough into small balls. Press center of each ball with them. Insert pecan half into thumb imprint and bring dough up around pecan. Place on cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes until lightly browned. Serve hot!

Randy Rigg