Party Cheese Ball

I made this cheese ball for a party and also for my coworkers. It disappeared very quickly!

Party Cheese Ball

1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
2 cups (8 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or any kind)
1 jar (5 oz) sharp American cheese spread
1 jar (5 oz) pimento cheese spread
3 TBSP finely chopped onion
1 TBSP lemon juice
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Dash garlic salt
½ cup chopped pecans, toasted
½ cup minced fresh parsley
Assorted crackers

Directions:

In a mixing bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; beat until blended. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes or until easy to handle.

Shape into two balls; roll one ball in pecans and one in parsley. (My note: I made one large cheese ball and coated it with pecans.) Cover and refrigerate. Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving with crackers.

Yields 2 cheese balls (1 ¾ cups each) or one large cheese ball. Enjoy!

Have a very Merry Christmas!

Cream Cheese Vegetable Dip

Another family favorite - I like to serve veggies and dip when company comes instead of a salad because it gives them something to munch on while they're hanging around the kitchen. Even kids will eat their vegetables. Healthy, too.

Mix together well:

8 oz. softened cream cheese
1/4 cup tomato juice or V-8 juice
1 pkg of dry Italian dressing
a few tablespoons of sour cream, if desired

Serve immediately with vegetables or refrigerate until ready to eat.

Vegetable Choices:
Carrots, celery, cherry tomatoes, peppers (green, yellow, & red), sugar snap pea pods, cauliflower, broccoli, sliced cucumbers.