Recipe: Easy Cheddar Cheese Snack Ball

Cheese balls are practically a must at any holiday party - but they are surprisingly easy and affordable to make, despite their high price at the store.

This simple recipe has plenty of zesty, cheesy flavor, but it only contains a few ingredients, and it will look great on your holiday table - without costing you much at all!

Easy Cheddar Cheese Snack Ball

Ingredients:

2 pkgs (8 oz each) cream cheese, room temperature
8 oz. finely shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp finely grated sweet onion
1/2 cup crushed pecans or other nuts

Directions:

• In a large bowl, put all the ingredients (except nuts) and smash with a fork or a pastry cutter until well blended.
• Roll the mixture into a ball (or into two smaller balls) then roll in the nuts and pat down to make sure they stick.
• Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for an hour so flavors blend.
• Remove about 15 to 20 minutes before serving so it softens just enough to make it easier to spread. You don't want it to get warm, just a bit softer.
• Serve on a platter with crackers or fresh vegetables, and put a cheese knife alongside.