Christmas Cheese Ball

Name: Christmas Cheese Ball
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 cheese balls (1-1/2 cups each)
Ingredients: 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon diced pimientos; 1 tablespoon diced green pepper; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; Chopped pecans, toasted; Assorted crackers

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Yield 2 cheese balls (1-1/2 cups each)

Test Kitchen Approved

When we’re in need of an easy appetizer for the holidays, we always come back to this Christmas cheese ball. It's quick to make and looks great on the table.

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon diced pimientos
1 tablespoon diced green pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Chopped pecans, toasted
Assorted crackers

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Shape into two balls; roll in pecans. Cover and chill. Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 70 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 94mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

"This rich cheese spread is delicious and wonderfully attractive," says Esther Shank of Harrisonville, Virginia.

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