Christmas Cheese Balls

Christmas Cheese Balls

Ingredients

• Two 8- ounce packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded mild or sharp Cheddar
• 2 tablespoons diced pimiento, drained
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions (white and green parts)
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped green bell pepper
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• Crackers ,,;

Cooking Directions

1. Combine the cream cheese, Cheddar, pimiento, green onions, bell pepper, Worcestershire, garlic salt, lemon juice, and cayenne, if using; mix well.
2. Form the cheese mixture into 2 balls and roll in the pecans to cover completely. 
3. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours or overnight. Serve with crackers.