HAM-CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

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With the classic combo of ham and cheese, this spread is a year-round favorite at our house. For football parties, shape the mixture into a football and add strips of Swiss for the laces. -Michele Moore, Mooresville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham
1/2 medium onion, cut into wedges
2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed
1 cup chopped pecans
1 slice Swiss cheese
Assorted crackers

Steps:

Place ham and onion in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add cheddar cheese; pulse until blended. Add cream cheese; process until smooth., Shape cheese mixture into a football; press pecans into cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour., Cut Swiss cheese into strips; arrange over top for laces. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.