How to Make a Cheese Ball

This cheese ball is perfect with crackers, chips, and fresh vegetables.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 16 oz. (2 packages) cream cheese
• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1-2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce (to taste)
• 1-2 tsp. lemon juice (to taste)
• Dash salt (to taste)
• Dash ground black pepper (to taste)
• 2 tbsp. pimentos, chopped (optional)
• 2 tbsp. red pepper, chopped (optional)
• 2 tbsp. green onion, chopped (optional)
• 1 cup pecans

1. Mix all ingredients except the pecans until they are incorporated evenly.

2. Using a nut-chopper, food processor, or knife, finely chop the pecans.

3. Roll the cheese mixture into a large ball (or, if you prefer, a log).

4. Roll the cheese ball in the chopped pecans, completely covering it.

5. Serve with crackers, toast rounds, or fresh vegetables.

Tips & Warnings

• You can experiment with all kinds of vegetables in this dip, or none at all.
• For a different flavors, try swiss or other sharper cheeses instead of the ones listed above.
• Some fruits, such as apples or pears, compliment the dip nicely.

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