Spicy Cheese Balls

By Susan52

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped

Preparation

Step 1

•Put the cream cheese, cheddar, garlic, parsley, cayenne and black peppers, and salt in a food processor. Process for 5 to 10 seconds, until well blended. Scrape the mixture into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

•Spread the chopped walnuts on a plate. Shape the cheese mixture into 35 to 40 small cheese balls, each about the size of a large marble. Roll each cheese ball in the walnuts, coating the outside (you may have to press a little to ensure sticking).

•Serve the cheese balls on a large platter. You can put a toothpick in each ball, but you could also surround them with crackers and let guests use their hands. It all depends on what kind of party you’re having.