Holiday Cheese Ball

Tired of the same old store bought cheese balls during this time of year? Try my recipe which you will find relatively easy to prepare, can be made up to a week ahead, and may restore your taste buds and appetite for cheese balls!

Holiday Cheese Ball

Ingredients:

• 12 oz. Philadelphia Brand cream cheese (1 1/2 8 0z. pkg), softened to room temperature.
• 6 oz. blue cheese, crumbled and softened to room temperature
• 6 oz. processed cheddar-cheese spread (I use Kaukauna Brand Port Wine spreadable cheddar), softened to room temperature
• 2 tbs. dried grated onion flakes
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup ground pecans
• 1/2 cup ground dried parsley flakes
• assorted crackers (holiday shapes if you can find them)

Directions:

1. In medium bowl, combine cheeses, onion, and Worcestershire sauce. Beat until well blended.
2. Stir in 1/2 cup pecans and 1/4 cup parsley. Shape into 1 large or 2 smaller balls. Wrap in wax paper, then aluminum foil. Refrigerate overnight.
3. About 1 hr. before serving, roll cheese ball in remaining pecans and parsley. Place on serving plate, and surround with crackers.

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