9/22/09

Cheese Ball!

You know what's good? A big 'ole cheese ball. Sit down with that and some crackers and you have the happiest person in the world.

But why buy one, when you can make it? With the holidays coming up, it's the perfect time to hone your cheese ball making skills. Impress your friends and family with "I made it myself".

Cheese Holly Ball

8 ounces cream cheese
4 ounces blue cheese
4 ounces smoked processed Sharp cheese
2 tablespoons minced green pepper
2 tablespoons minced pimento
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley


Set cheeses out at room temperature. Blend all ingredients, except pecans and parsley, together. Chill. Shape into a round ball. Roll in pecans and parsley. Chill until serving time, improves with age. Garnish base of dish with holly leaves.
Receive compliments from grateful cheese ball eaters.

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