Easy Pimento Cheese Ball

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Servings: 10-12

It’s hard to beat a good ol’ cheese ball, a throwback to days gone by when it was a staple at gatherings. Faye Gay was one of my mama’s best friends and has been making this cheese ball for decades. I tweaked only slightly since it’s just that good!

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened

2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated (we used triple cheddar blend)

1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimentos, drained

3 tablespoons onion, finely minced

Dash of salt

Dash of cayenne pepper

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon lemon juice

⅔ cup minced nuts*

Directions

Combine all ingredients, except for nuts, and make into a ball. Roll in nuts and chill for several hours or overnight. Sit out about 30 minutes before serving to soften.
Serve with crackers and celery sticks.

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Wendy Perry, a culinary adventurist and blogger, chats about goodness around NC on her blog at WendysHomeEconomics.com.

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