~ National Cheese Ball Day ~

And you thought Cheese Balls were only for the Holidays!

The next time you make a Cheese Ball ...
try this recipe for bite-size Cheese Balls.

Ingredients:
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans

Directions: Put the cream cheese, cheddar, garlic, parsley, cayenne paper, black pepper and salt in a food processor. Process for 5 to 10 seconds or until well blended. Scrape the mixture into a bowl, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Spread the chopped walnuts or pecans on a plate. Shape the cheese mixture into 35 to 40 small cheese balls, each about the size of a large marble. Roll each cheese ball in the walnuts or pecans, coating the outside. (You may have to press a little to ensure sticking.) ~ Chef ~