Holiday Cheese Ball

What would the holidays be with the Holiday Cheese Ball? It’s easy to make and it can be prepared a few days ahead of time. Just make sure you keep it completely covered with plastic wrap while it is in the refrigerator.

Also, if you don’t care for blue cheese you can just skip that ingredient or substitute another cheese like Feta or maybe even a Pepper Jack Cheese. If you or one of your guests are allergic to cow's milk you could try goat cheese.

Holiday Cheese Ball Recipe

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
• 1 (2.25 ounce) can green olives
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preparation:

1. In a food processor, mix the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, blue cheese, onion, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Process until well blended.
2. Add olives, and pulse into small chunks.
3. Refrigerate for one hour to make stiff enough to roll into a ball.
4. Shape the mixture into a ball, and roll in the chopped pecans to coat.
5. Wrap in plastic, and chill at least 4 hours in the refrigerator.
   
   

Food is an important part of a balanced diet" – Fran Leibowitz

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