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Cheese Ball: Walnut Cheese Ball

Source of Recipe

California Walnuts (posted to recipecircus by catgurrl)


List of Ingredients

3 cups shredded old white Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
1 Tbsp port or sherry, optional
1/2 to 3/4 cup toasted walnut pieces


Recipe

In food processor, combine all ingredients except walnuts. Pulse until mixture is smooth. Remove to medium bowl; cover and chill until slightly firm. Shape mixture into a 5-inch ball or roll into a 7x2-inch log. Roll in toasted walnuts to coat evenly. Wrap in plastic wrap; chill until firm. Allow to warm to room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. (May be kept in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.) Serve with assorted crackers, melba toast or crudites. Makes 1 ball or log.