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HOLIDAY CHEESE BALL

Serves: 12-15 people Difficulty Level: 1 (of 5) Prep Time: 15 Minutes Ready In: 4 and a half hours

INGREDIENTS:

•8 ounces cream cheese
•4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
•2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
•2 tablespoons onions, grated
•1 garlic clove, minced
•4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
•1 (2 1/4 ounce) can green olives (can be omitted)
•1/2 cup pecans, chopped small

PROCEDURE:

•In a food processor, mix the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, blue cheese, onion, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce.
•Process until well blended.
•Add olives, and pulse into small chunks.
•Shape the mixture into a ball, and roll in the chopped pecans to coat.
•Wrap in plastic, and chill at least 4 hours in the refrigerator.

Party on,
Chef Phil

Serve with your favorite combination of crackers and/or pretzels.