Blue Cheese Ball

1/2 lb blue cheese, or cheddar cheese or half and half.
1/4 lb butter
1/2 lb cream cheese
2 Tbsp Sherry (or cooking sherry or none)
1/2 tsp dry mustard

Blend in food processor. Chill for several hours. Roll in fresh parsley, chives and chopped pecans.

from Helen Macfarlane

Party Cheese Ball

8 oz softened cream cheese
8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 Tbsp finely chopped onion
1 Tbsp chopped red bell pepper
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp lemon juice
Dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 cup chopped pecans (toasted if desired)

Beat cream cheese and Cheddar in small bowl with mixer until well blended. Add all remaining ingredients except nuts. Mix well. Refrigerate several hours. Shape into ball; roll in nuts. Serve with crackers.

from Helen Macfarlane

Gail’s Cheese Ball

3 4oz packages cream cheese
1/3 C parmesan cheese
1/4 C mayonaise
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp oregano

Mix all together and shape into a ball.

Refrigerate until firm and then roll in chopped nuts!


from Sarah E. Bybee (and I'm assuming that's Gail Tilley?)