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Classic Cheddar Cheese Ball

Source of Recipe


Cook's Country magazine



List of Ingredients



• 2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
  
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  
• 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
  
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  
• 1 clove garlic, minced
  
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  
• ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted
  
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• Chopped nuts, snipped chives, or crushed tortilla chips
  






Instructions



1. Process all of the ingredients (except the nuts, chives, or crushed tortilla chips) in a food processor until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary, about 1 minute. Transfer the cheese mixture to the center of a large sheet of plastic wrap.
   
   
2. Holding the corners of the wrap in one hand, twist the cheese with your other hand to seal the wrap and shape the cheese into a rough ball (mixture will be somewhat loose). Refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours. (The cheese ball can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.)
   
   
3. Once the cheese ball is firm, reshape it as necessary into a smooth sphere. Unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in nuts, chives, or crushed tortilla chips. Let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
   
   Serves 15 to 20