Saturday, October 21, 2006

Christmas Recipe - Chese Ball with Pecans

Cheese Ball with Pecans
 
Ingredients :
4 cups (16 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/2 cup chopped pecans
 
Directions :
1.   Combine first cheese, pecans, mayonnaise, chopped onion, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large mixing bowl.
2.   Beat at low speed of an electric mixer until well blended.
3.   Shape mixture into a ball and roll in 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
4.   Chill for about 2 hours.
5.   Serve with assorted crackers.
6.   Makes one cheese ball, about 5 inches in diameter.
 
 
Courtesy : Rexanne