Grandma Eva's Cream Cheese Ball

By debbreck

This has been a family favorite for years, traditionally served on Ritz crackers. Grandma Eva used to have it when we would go to Oakland to visit, and in return, my mom made it when Grandma and Grandpa came to visit every year. Friday nights, Grandma and Grandpa would want to go out to dinner, but first we would have cheese and crackers (Grandma would have her Manhattan).

Ingredients

• Variations:
• 2 packages (8 oz) cream cheese
• 1 jar Old English cheese
• 1 Tbl. parsley flakes
• 1 Tbl. minced onion
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• Garlic
• Red Pepper flakes
• Crackers, traditionally Ritz, but others will do as well

Details

Servings 16

Preparation

Step 1

Mix together cream cheese, Old English, and spices. Mix well, shape into a ball. Roll in walnuts. Refrigerate for 2 hours and serve.

Variations: Substitute garlic for minced onions. To add a little heat, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes to taste. Or, add all three: minced onions, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes.