THREE-IN-ONE CHEESE BALL

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Every Christmas, I make these cheese balls for an annual get-together. They aren't only for the holidays, however. You'll find they freeze well and last for a week in the refrigerator. I have even re-formed leftovers into smaller balls. I do my cooking in an 1892 home we're fixing up (my husband's a renovations contractor). We have a son, 3, and a baby daughter born last spring.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 3 cheese balls.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, room temperature
2 tablespoons 2% milk
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Coarsely ground pepper
1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
Minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Finely chopped pecans
Assorted crackers

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, milk, onion and Worcestershire sauce until fluffy. If a smoother spread is desired, process in a food processor until creamy. , Divide into thirds (about 1 cup each). Shape first portion into a ball; roll in pepper. Add the blue cheese to the second portion. Shape into a ball; roll in parsley. Add garlic powder to the remaining portion. Shape into a ball; roll in nuts. , Cover and refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 28g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 16g protein.