Fantastic Cheese Ball

Submitted by Kelly from ME

"This is a really good cheese ball. Simple and quick to put together, you can dress it up or down, depending upon your gathering. Just remember to make it ahead of time. This Cheese Ball is a great holiday gift that you can give away with a small box or crackers."

Ingredients:
3 oz. Blue cheese, at room temperature
2 3-ounce jars Old English processed cheese spread, at room temperature
12 oz. Cream cheese (regular, not whipped), at room temperature
2 T Grated white onion (fresh, not dehydrated)
1 T plus 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 C Finely chopped fresh parsley, divided
1 cup Finely chopped pecans

Directions:
1. Mix together the softened cheese, add the grated onion, Worcestershire sauce and 1/2 cup of the parsley. Knead everything together until thoroughly combined. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

2. Mix the remaining 1/4 cup of parsley with the chopped pecans and spread evenly on a flat surface. Mold the cheese into whatever shape you desire -- ball, loaf, log -- and press it into the chopped pecan mixture, coating evenly on all sides. Cover and refrigerate at least overnight.

Garlic lovers might want to add 1/4 teaspoon or so of garlic powder to the mix.

Groups:
Party, Dip

Preparation Time:
30 mins

Cooking Time:
Chill overnight

Servings:
10-12