Pecan-Basil Cheese Ball

• 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 8 oz.)
• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 cup loosely packed, roughly chopped basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 1/4 cups chopped toasted pecans
• 1 Bag Stacy's(R) Fire Roasted Jalapeno Pita Chips

1. In the bowl of a food processor, pulse cheddar cheese, cream cheese, basil, honey, salt and pepper in a food processor until smooth. Place cheese mixture on a large piece of plastic wrap and use plastic wrap to shape into a ball; chill until firm, at least 2 hours.
2. Unwrap and roll cheese ball in pecans and let sit at room temperature 20 minutes before serving. Serve with Stacy's(R) Fire Roasted Jalapeno Pita Chips.

cheddar cheese, cream cheese, basil, honey, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, pecans, chips

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pecan-basil-cheese-ball-56389851 (may not work)