SPECIAL CHEESE BALLS

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-Margaret B. Nichols, White Hall, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2 cheese balls (2 cups each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
4-1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
1/3 cup finely chopped salted peanuts
Assorted crackers, grapes and apple slices

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cheeses, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder and garlic powder. Shape into two balls. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. , Combine pecans and peanuts; press onto cheese balls. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with crackers, grapes and/or apple slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.