Festive Cheese Ball

By ctozzi

Ingredients

• Make ahead of time to allow flavors to blend.
• 2 (8-oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
• 8-oz. block Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 T. onion, finely chopped
• 2 T. pimento, drained, finely chopped
• 2 T. green pepper, finely chopped
• 2 t. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 t. lemon juice
• 1/8 t. salt
• 1/8 t. cayenne pepper
• 1/2 c. chopped walnuts, toasted
• Crackers

Preparation

Step 1

Beat cream cheese until smooth with an electric
mixer; add Cheddar, beat just until blended. Mix
in remaining ingredients except the walnuts and
crackers. Place mixture on plastic wrap and shape
into a ball; chill thoroughly. Roll in chopped walnuts
and serve with crackers. Makes about 3 cups.
TIP: Shredding your own cheese instead of
using preshredded cheese binds the cheese
ball and creates a creamier texture.