Party Cheese Balls

Name: Party Cheese Balls
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 cheese balls (1-3/4 cups each).
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 jar (5 ounces) sharp American cheese spread; 1 jar (5 ounces) pimiento spread; 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; Dash garlic salt; 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted; Assorted crackers

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling YIELD: 2 cheese balls (1-3/4 cups each).

These tangy cheese balls are guaranteed to spread cheer at your next gathering. The ingredients create a colorful presentation and a savory combination of flavors. —Shirley Hoerman, Nekoosa, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 jar (5 ounces) sharp American cheese spread
1 jar (5 ounces) pimiento spread
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash garlic salt
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Assorted crackers

Directions

1. In a large bowl, beat the first 8 ingredients until blended. Cover and refrigerate until easily handled, about 45 minutes.
2. Shape into 2 balls; roll in parsley and pecans. Cover and refrigerate. Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving with crackers.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 99 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 188mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.

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