Tonight we had our annual “Decorate the tree” party. The girls were so excited (nothing like being 4 and 2 1/2 at Christmas time.) We made cookies and a cheeseball. Last year I ate so much of this cheeseball and drank so much eggnog that I literally got sick! This year I showed more self-restraint, and instead ate a bunch of cookies and chocolates!!
Here’s the cheeseball recipe I got from my mother-in-law, as well as one from Alisa. So take your pick. And isn’t the cheeseball snowman a cute idea - I found it on Flickr and maybe I’ll try it next time (but I’ll probably make him lying down, since another picture was of the snowman with his head fallen off!!)
CHEESE BALL from Alisa Villarreal
12 oz. Cream Cheese, softened
8 oz. Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/2 c. chopped bell pepper
1 1/2 T. Grated onion
1/2 can (4 1/2 oz. size) of crushed pineapple, well-drained
1/2 t. Seasoned Salt
Mix all the above ingredients, roll in chopped pecans, and serve with Sociables Crackers.
Cheeseball from Rinnie Hersman/Lynda Hersman
8 oz. cream cheese
8 oz. Cheddar cheese, cubed
2 tsp. Worshestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. onion powder
chopped pecans/walnuts
Mix all together in a cuisinart/blender. Shape into ball. Roll in chopped walnuts or pecans. Chill. Serve with crackers.
