SHRIMP CHEESE BALL

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Provided by Julie Loveridge

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pkg (8 oz size) cream cheese, room temperature
1 jar(s) (5 oz) kraft old english cheese
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp onion salt
1 tsp garlic salt
1 Tbsp parsley flakes
1 can(s) shrimp, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 c cheddar cheese, shredded
1 Tbsp salad dressing (miracle whip type)
walnuts and/or pecans - chopped
OPTIONAL:
1 tsp chives, dried
1 tsp pimento, chopped

Steps:

1. Mix all ingredients EXCEPT the nuts in a large mixing bowl. Refrigerate until it is cold enough to mold into a ball and hold its shape.
2. Divide into two large cheese balls or four smaller sized balls. Roll in chopped nuts until completely coated. (I am a nut fan, so I like to make sure there is a very heavy layer of nuts on each ball.)
3. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and keep refrigerated. Serve with a variety of snack crackers.
4. Note: I use salad-size frozen shrimp, thawed, rinsed, and cut into smaller pieces, for a less fishy flavor. It does not have as long a shelf life, but I think the flavor exchange is worth it.