Holiday Appetizer Cheese Ball

This recipe will provide you with a nice looking appetizer for holiday entertaining and even Super Bowl.  It is really easy to make, goes together quickly and doesn't have a lot of costly ingredients.  Definitely tastier and less expensive than purchasing one already made at the store.

Holiday Cheese Ball

1 8oz package cream cheese

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

2 tsp. dried parsley

1/4 cup chopped walnuts, pecans or almonds

In a medium bowl thoroughly combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, Worcestershire and parsley.  Using your hands shape mixture into a ball.  Roll in nuts to coat.  Chill about an hour.  Serve with crackers or vegetables.

You could vary the grated cheese to change up the flavor.  I think this would be good with Pepper Jack or with cheddar and some chipotle sauce instead of the Worcestershire.  You could really change it up.  I served this as written alongside of some Vegetable Garden Triscuits.  It was fabulous!

Enjoy this at your next holiday gathering.  Everyone will be impressed.