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Celebration Cheese Ball

By Diana Rattray, About.com

An easy cheese ball recipe, made with cream cheese and Cheddar cheese, along with seasonings and chopped nuts.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 6 (3-ounces each) packages cream cheese, or 18 ounces, room temperature
  • 8 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 2 teaspoons grated onion
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
  • Finely chopped pecans or peanuts

Preparation:

In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, onion, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic. Beat with an electric mixer until well blended. Refrigerate until firm then shape into a ball. Roll cheese ball in chopped pecans or peanuts until well coated. Wrap in plastic and let ripen in refrigerator for at least 24 hours. Take out of refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving. Serve cheese ball with assorted crisp crackers.

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