The Beauty Of A Cheese Ball

As we head into the holiday season, thought we could revisit a tasty Midwestern classic from my childhood, a cheese ball. No Watson gathering was complete unless a cheese ball was present. A mix of cheese and nuts a hearty combo and oh so satisfying. Presenting it on a silver pedestal ups the specialness considerably.

Two 8 ounce packages of cream cheese along with 5 ounce jar of Old English sharp cheddar spread. All should be left on the counter and brought to room temperature. Add those to a large mixing bowl so you can work in a few generous pinches of garlic powder and a few big shakes of Worcestershire sauce from the bottle. Mix all together. Put into fridge to chill so you can form it into a ball later. Over medium stovetop heat, toast up a good amount of pecan pieces that have been broken up. Let cool. Once the cheese mixture has chilled, form into a ball. Roll that into the pecans until it is fully covered. Serve with crackers. Enjoy!